Shane Burger is determined to serve up a happy meal for Scottish cricket
Shane Burger can’t recall a time when he hasn’t been in love with sport of all varieties.
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Aberdeenshire CC professional injured in train crash in Sri Lanka
Aberdeenshire CC has sent a get-well message to their 2018 professional after he was injured by a train in Sri Lanka.
Discovering authentic India and enjoying a happy return to Sri Lanka
At school in a history lesson, I learned of the exploits of Vasco da Gama, the first European to discover India. At the time, I dreamed of visiting this fascinating country.
Cannon talks about “crucial” year for Scottish cricket
The head of Scottish cricket has described 2019 as a “crucial year” for the game north of the border.
Sri Lankan president casts doubt on working with reinstated prime minister
Sri Lanka’s president has accused newly reappointed Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe of corrupt leadership in a scathing speech.
Sri Lanka’s disputed prime minister resigns to end political impasse
Sri Lanka’s disputed prime minister resigned on Saturday, saying he wanted to end a long political impasse over his appointment and allow the president to form a new government.
Q&A on Joe Root’s England
England leave Sri Lanka with a 3-0 Test series whitewash in the bank, to go with wins in the ODI and T20 formats.
Joe Root beaming as England prove themselves overseas
Joe Root believes England’s triumphant Test tour of Sri Lanka proves they are no “one-trick pony” and is ready to embrace rising expectations around his side.
Jack Leach stars as England complete series whitewash of Sri Lanka
Jack Leach ensured England kept their nerve in Colombo to turn their series win over Sri Lanka into a true collector’s item – a 3-0 whitewash on foreign soil.
Kusal Mendis half-century holds up England’s charge for series whitewash
England managed just one wicket on the fourth morning as Sri Lanka’s Kusal Mendis stalled the tourists’ push for a series whitewash in Colombo.
Buttler surprised by Stokes reprieves as England close in on whitewash
Jos Buttler admitted feeling “an element of disbelief” as Sri Lanka spinner Lakshan Sandakan twice reprieved Ben Stokes by over-stepping, helping England move one step closer to a 3-0 whitewash in Colombo.
England on the brink of sealing Test series whitewash in Sri Lanka
England were on the brink of a memorable overseas whitewash in Sri Lanka, ending day three of the third and final Test in complete control in Colombo.
Buttler and Stokes ride luck as England build up 306-run lead against Sri Lanka
Jos Buttler and Ben Stokes rode their luck during a vital partnership as England stretched their lead to 306 on the third afternoon of the final Test against Sri Lanka.
England ride luck to take 206-run lead against Sri Lanka
Ben Stokes and Jos Buttler rode their luck as England battled back from four cheap wickets to build a 206-run lead at lunch on day three of the final Test against Sri Lanka.
Rashid toasts game-changing double act with Stokes as England take charge
Adil Rashid toasted his game-changing double act with Ben Stokes as England moved a step closer to whitewashing Sri Lanka on their own turf.
Adil Rashid and Ben Stokes put England on top in Colombo
Adil Rashid and Ben Stokes combined in compelling fashion as England grappled the initiative from Sri Lanka on day two of the second Test, setting up the prospect of a series whitewash in Colombo.
Joe Root and England made to pay for dropped catches
England captain Joe Root dropped both Dimuth Karunaratne and Dhananjaya De Silva on day two of the final Test in Colombo, allowing the Sri Lankan duo to put on the biggest stand of the series.
Jennings impresses for England as Sri Lanka’s first innings gets under way
Keaton Jennings produced another eye-catching contribution at short-leg to give England their only wicket on the second morning of the final Test against Sri Lanka.
Plans for statue to honour north-east father of Sri Lankan tea industry
Plans have been submitted to honour a north-east man who helped shape the world’s drinking habits.
Cold comfort as Shire new professional adapts fast
The temperature was barely above zero in Aberdeen earlier this week and the climate has certainly sent a chill down the spine of Aberdeenshire’s new Sri Lankan professional Akshu Fernando.
Scotland cricket team celebrate momentous achievement
Scotland's cricketers recorded a historic victory over Sri Lanka in Beckenham in Kent on Sunday.
The world is your oyster – take a trip of a lifetime in 2016
With Christmas and New Year just round the corner, why not start thinking about where you would like to tick off next on your travel bucket list?
