On to Colombo (wasn't he a scruffy detective)
and the second test, England make a couple of changes, Harmison in (surely this guy owes England a good match) and Broad (no argument there, although it sounds like hes been brought in to strength the tail rather than for his bowling prowess).
Day One ends fairly evenly although Sri Lanka are possibly the happier team, Vaughan and Cook couldn't really capitalise on good beginnings. Pietersen was unlucky but he did edge it, he needs a big innings soon, Bopara didn't have a chance with his dismissal and its left to Collingwood and Prior to steady the ship.
Day 2 Once again, fairly even, England make 351, could have been better, could have been worse, Two quick Sri Lankan wickets and England's tails are up but Michael Vandort and Jayawardene dig in as Sri Lanka finish 105 for 2, quick wickets needed tomorrow.
Day 3 A pretty rough day for England on a fairly placid pitch. If there is going to be a winner in this game, the Sri Lankans are firm favourites. A lot depends on how many they score tomorrow and how long England have to bat for.
Jayawardene also became the top Sri Lankan tests run scorer. Hats off to him.
Day 4 England nearly get a sniff of victory as they get quick wickets but a determined 9th wicket stand ends all that nonsense and England are basically left to bat a full day out to avoid defeat.
Day 5 A Draw is comfortably secured and England still have a chance to tie the series, a few plus points for England with two opening century stands although both batsmen could have gone on to get more, England's bowlers also stuck to their task on a very flat wicket. It needs to be remembered that this is still a fairly young and inexperienced England side, if they can be kept together for a few more years without too much chopping and changing then there is the nucleus of a very good side.
and the second test, England make a couple of changes, Harmison in (surely this guy owes England a good match) and Broad (no argument there, although it sounds like hes been brought in to strength the tail rather than for his bowling prowess).Day One ends fairly evenly although Sri Lanka are possibly the happier team, Vaughan and Cook couldn't really capitalise on good beginnings. Pietersen was unlucky but he did edge it, he needs a big innings soon, Bopara didn't have a chance with his dismissal and its left to Collingwood and Prior to steady the ship.
Day 2 Once again, fairly even, England make 351, could have been better, could have been worse, Two quick Sri Lankan wickets and England's tails are up but Michael Vandort and Jayawardene dig in as Sri Lanka finish 105 for 2, quick wickets needed tomorrow.
Day 3 A pretty rough day for England on a fairly placid pitch. If there is going to be a winner in this game, the Sri Lankans are firm favourites. A lot depends on how many they score tomorrow and how long England have to bat for.
Jayawardene also became the top Sri Lankan tests run scorer. Hats off to him.
Day 4 England nearly get a sniff of victory as they get quick wickets but a determined 9th wicket stand ends all that nonsense and England are basically left to bat a full day out to avoid defeat.
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