Sri Lanka?s Tillakaratne Dilshan, in action against India during the first Test at Colombo yesterday, successfully appealed against his
dismissal. The umpire Mark Benson reversed his original call on the advice of television replay umpire, Rudi Koertzen

Batsman makes Test history by overturning umpire's decision

Sri Lanka batsman Tillakaratne Dilshan earned himself a place in cricket history in Colombo yesterday by becoming the first player to appeal successfully against being given out.

Clean pair of heels: Fast Show under the spotlight

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Gareth Barry, Aston Villa's England midfielder, was booed by
fans during a friendly on Tuesday

Barry could be forced to stay if Liverpool miss deadline

Gareth Barry could yet stay at Aston Villa next season, Martin O'Neill warned yesterday when he threatened to set a deadline for Liverpool's dawdling pursuit of the England international.

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Monty Panesar: Spin bowler fights off demons new

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Ashton shuns RFU post to follow business interests

Brian Ashton has rejected the Rugby Football Union's offer to become its national academy head coach.

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Equestrianism: Whitaker last but not least

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Rip Van Winkle the new favourite for Guineas

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Norman toils at Troon after his near miss at Open

Four days after nearly making history at the Open, Greg Norman laboured to a 75 in yesterday's opening round at the Seniors Open to be seven shots behind the co-leaders Eduardo Romero and Bruce Vaughan.

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