***Official*** Sri Lanka in England

[Pothas]

the weatherforcast doesnt look that good but it shouldnt be a washout, thankfully it looks ok at the moment for Sunday cause im going to that day.

I fully expect England to win

 

[marc71178]

I've been in Birmingham all week (even bumped into Colly yesterday) and it's been as wet as I've known it in a long time - I'm expecting a draw.

 

[silentstriker]

I've been in Birmingham all week (even bumped into Colly yesterday) and it's been as wet as I've known it in a long time - I'm expecting a draw.

Hmm, so most likely it will come down to one game that decides who wins the series? In that case, SL might be able to pull off one hell of an upset. I didnt rate their chances very high, but they can get lucky and win ONE game.

Let's hope for some good cricket. Obviously, ENG would still be the heavy favorites, but I predict a massive SL victory by innings and 200 runs.

 

[dinu23]

Forecast is actually reasonably dry - but cloud cover almost certain, and rain's been pelting the country for the last week - so it'll seam around, and yes, Vandort will get nothing.

haha! wrighting off Sri Lanka again are we? like you did in the first test saying England will win by an innings. keep it up.

 

[wpdavid]

I've heard a few comments about explayers (inc Bumble?) commentimng on Fred's lifestyle, but I don't know what they've actually said. Anyone any the wiser?

 

[JASON]

Hmm, so most likely it will come down to one game that decides who wins the series? In that case, SL might be able to pull off one hell of an upset. I didnt rate their chances very high, but they can get lucky and win ONE game.

Let's hope for some good cricket. Obviously, ENG would still be the heavy favorites, but I predict a massive SL victory by innings and 200 runs.

And while we are at it , how about Mubarak scoring a Double Century , or even England being all out for under 100 ?

 

[JASON]

haha! wrighting off Sri Lanka again are we? like you did in the first test saying England will win by an innings. keep it up.

Sh...Sh...lets keep it like that .. Mate.. It helps us .....

 

[JASON]

I've been in Birmingham all week (even bumped into Colly yesterday)

Not Stan Collymore .. I presume , but Paul Colligwood ..

Is Collymore still playing any Football ?

 

[JASON]

Jayasuriya has been left out by Sri Lanka, Vandort comes in for Jehan Mubarak, expect single score failures for Mr. Vandort.

Link in full, with news about Malinga being in the 12
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/cricket/england/5007440.stm

It seems Jayasuriya has indeed been left out of this Test. It may still be possible that he will play at least at Trent Bridge in the 3rd Test .

 

[dinu23]

Mahela wins the toss(for a change) and elects to bat.

 

[superkingdave]

Not Stan Collymore .. I presume , but Paul Colligwood ..

Is Collymore still playing any Football ?

No he's retired, constantly dogged by rumours.

 

[superkingdave]

First session should be interesting, hopefully Hoggard can get some movement

 

[a massive zebra]

The odds on England winning just went down a little, as they continue to insist on picking the fastest rather than the best bowlers.

 

[superkingdave]

Decent enough start, Hoggard strikes

 

[wpdavid]

Can't help thinking that Fred does better as first change than an opening bowler.

 

[Scaly piscine]

Durham combo strikes.

 

[PY]

Gone. In disarray again! 16/3

Great over from Plunkett.

 

[superkingdave]

Well Plunkett bowling really well here, 16-3

 

[Magrat Garlick]

The odds on England winning just went down a little, as they continue to insist on picking the fastest rather than the best bowlers.

Thanks.

Go Liam.

 

[a massive zebra]

Thanks.

Go Liam.

The ridiculous policy of playing the fastest bowlers has reduced their chances - it cost them a win in the last match and who's to say that Sri Lanka wouldn't be in an even worse position had the team selection been more logical - during the England 'A' vs Sri Lanka match they didn't play Lewis any better.