SL vs NZ 2nd Test Results

8:03 AM IST Right then, that is it from the riveting Test Series. The Lankans have clinched the series in some style. Dhananjaya de Silva collects the trophy and joins his team and they pose together for some pictures. Sri Lanka will now play a T20I series against the West Indies next month on Sunday, the 13th of October, at 1.30 pm GMT and New Zealand will have a Test Series against India next month as well on Wednesday, the 16th of October, at 4 am GMT. However, apart from these, there is plenty of cricketing action going around the world and you can switch tabs and enjoy that coverage as well. Until next time, folks, cheers!

8:01 AM IST Dhananjaya de Silva, the skipper of Sri Lanka, says he’s been lucky with the toss. Mentions Chandimal gives them a good balance and so does Kamindu batting at his position. States the bowlers were really good. Adds they have been working hard on their fielding and it is paying off.

7:59 AM IST Tim Southee, the skipper of New Zealand, says it’s not an easy place to come and play cricket. Mentions this game was a lot harder, they had their chances in the first game but could not capitalize. States they are looking forward to the series in India, it’s not going to be easy but they’ll try hard. There were some positives but still disappointed with the overall performance.

7:57 AM IST Prabath Jayasuriya is the Player of the Series for his exceptional bowling. He took 18 wickets in total. He says the newbie bowled well and hit the right lines and lengths consistently. Mentions the wicket in the previous Test offered more assistance. Adds that they try and keep the basics right and build pressure.

7:55 AM IST Kamindu Mendis is the Player of the Match for his impressive unbeaten 182. He says that he’s enjoying batting and he loves batting in his hometown. Credits Kusal and Chandimal for the way they batted too. States he bats with the same mind set everywhere and just makes a minor change. Ends by saying it’s a great pleasure to score 1000 runs and he’s looking to improve every day.

7:50 AM IST Stay tuned for the Presentation Ceremony...