The scoreline read 1-0. The truth was the the home side was the better one by a sizeable distance, with England only rarely in the game

Sri Lanka had England six down but rain yet again intervened, stopping them from finishing the job and forcing them to settle for 1-0.

A half century from England opener Alastair Cook helped guide his side to 102-1 when the rain ended play before lunch.

Lou Vincent, Gareth Hopkins and Michael Mason have been dropped for the upcoming three one-day internationals against Bangladesh.

Sri Lanka dominated day three to an extent rarely seen, scoring 115 in 20 overs then bowling England out for 81, despite a rain delay.

Australia thrashed New Zealand by 114 runs to regain the Chappell-Hadlee trophy in Hobart today, thanks largely to Ricky Ponting’s ton.

Sri Lanka finished day two in complete control having made 384-6 with captain Jayawardene impressing once again with 149 not out.

England claimed 2 wickets in a short final session to ensure they just shaded the opening day of the must-win final Test in Sri Lanka.

Bangladesh fast bowler Syed Rasel has returned home from Bangladesh’s tour of New Zealand after injuring his collar bone.

England swing bowler Matthew Hoggard has replaced Stuart Broad in England’s 12-man squad for the third Test against Sri Lanka in Galle.