Tim Southee completed a five-wicket haul to help New Zealand gain a big lead over Sri Lanka on the penultimate day of the second and final Test at the P. Sara Oval in Colombo on Wednesday.

The fast b

Ross Taylor hit a solid century as New Zealand recovered from early blows to post a healthy 223-2 on the opening day of the second and final Test against Sri Lanka on Sunday.

The tourists were strugg

Sri Lanka are set to probe New Zealand's defences against spin in a two-Test series starting in Galle on Saturday as they seek to extend their dominance over the tourists.

The traditionally spin-frie