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Fortress Lord’s
England head into the second test with Sri Lanka not only buoyed by the thumping they gave the tourists on Monday, but also safe in the knowledge that they have made the home of cricket something of a fortress over the past few years. Four teams have tried but the rest of the world is […]
England v Sri Lanka, 2nd Test Preview, Lord’s 3-7 June
In a sentence: After one of the great Test match victories, England will enter this game in full confidence of wrapping up a series victory at a venue where they have not lost a Test match since 2005. The home team: James Anderson will miss out with a side strain and will almost certainly be […]
England v Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Player Reviews
England Andrew Strauss A quiet match with the bat for the skipper as he was undone by a rare threatening ball from Lakmal. Barring one sharp drop off Swann, his slip fielding was as exemplary as ever and his captaincy equally so; allowing Bell to make his century avoided any loss of morale and a […]
England v Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Day 5 Review
Close of play England 496-5d (Trott 203, Cook 133, Bell 103*) Sri Lanka 400 and 82ao (Perera 20, Swann 4-16, Tremlett 4-40, Broad 2-21) England win by an innings and 14 runs. In a sentence An unbelievable few hours saw England steal victory from the jaws of a damp squib of a draw. Player of […]
Sri Lanka’s New Spin King?
“Never before Mendis has a spinner dominated Indian batsmen so comprehensively and collectively” That was how Cricinfo reported Ajantha Mendis’ meteoric rise nearly three years ago, as he exploded onto the test match scene, taking 26 wickets in three matches as Sri Lanka beat India. Now, 13 matches later, his wicket haul has stumbled to […]
England v Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Day 4 Review
Close of play England 491-5 (Trott 203, Cook 133, Bell 98*)Sri Lanka 400 (P Jayawardene 112, Anderson 3-66) In a sentence Easy pickings for England as Trott continued his serene progress while Sri Lanka pursued a defensive attitude, seemingly fearful of final day gremlins in the pitch. Player of the day One IJL Trott. A […]
England v Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Day 3 Review
Close of play England 287-2 (Cook 129*, Trott 125*) Sri Lanka 400 (P Jayawardene 112, Anderson 3-66) In a sentence Trott and Cook cruised along at a gentle pace in 240 run partnership where neither player ever looked seriously troubled by a popgun attack. Player of the day The two headed monster that is Johnister […]
England v Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Day 2 Review
Sri Lanka’s Prasana Jayawardene struck a gritty century on day two at Cardiff. Close of play England 47-1 (Cook 24*) Sri Lanka 400 (P Jayawardene 112, Anderson 3-66) In a sentence Sri Lanka are in command after making hay against a disjointed attack shorn of Jimmy Anderson for most of the day, whose series is […]
England v Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Day 1 Review
Close of Play Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to bat – rain prevented play until 3.30pmSri Lanka 133-2 (Paranavitana 58*, Dilshan 50) In a sentence Considering rain cut the day in half the tourists would probably have accepted 133-2 at the close, though with Sangakkara back in the hutch England won’t be disappointed. Player […]
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