The Indian Express -- Sports

Wednesday, August 13 1997

Jayasuriya, Aravinda devour Indian attack

The Singhalese Sports Club (SSC) ground resembled an abattoir as Sanath Jayasuriya and Aravinda de Silva savaged the Indian attack. Jayasuriya followed his innings of 340 in the first Test with a near double hundred, while Aravinda scored his third successive century.

Agassi ends losing streak at RCA

Andre Agassi overcame a three-game deficit in the final set to beat Davide Sanguinetti of Spain 6-2, 4-6, 6-4 in the first round of the $ 1 million RCA Championships last night.

Indian eves lose to Kiwis

New Zealand beat India by "golden goal" to enter the final of the World Cup women's hockey qualifying tournament. New Zealand will now take on South Africa, who defeated Scotland 2-1 in the other semi-final.

Vijayalakshmi maintains lead

Srinath's return may be delayed

Formidables start favourites

BCCI slaps notice on HCA

Central Bank, Holiday Inn draw a blank

Paes falters at the first hurdle

Teams guilty of slow over-rate

Narwar is sole leader

Red carpet for Susanthika

A battle that spawns cricket heroes