Harry Warwick - ARTICLES

On a rain-affected day at Edgbaston where six hours were lost, Vandort and Dilshan frustrated England by completing a century stand.

The fourth day at Hove was rained off without a ball being bowled, leaving Sussex satisfied with a draw from a difficult position.

The Sri Lankans decimated Sussex’s bowling attack and managed to amount 521 runs for the loss of 5 wickets before declaring at tea.

Marcus Trescothick, on his return to test cricket, hit a trademark century which put England in control of the Lords’ test.

The Sri Lankans toiled as Jon Lewis ripped through their upper-order with four quick wickets in the morning.

Derbyshire struggled to score fluently throughout the day and were bowled out for 219 – leaving the Sri Lankans on 3 without loss.

The fifth ODI, and only one scheduled to be played on a Sunday, was called off today but crowd problems dominated the situation.

A solid second innings batting performance ensured that Pakistan finished as comfortable winners against Sri Lanka on the third day.

The Sri Lankan batsman took advantage of their bowlers’ excellent work in the morning and ended the third day on 242 for two.

James Anderson took 4 wickets as India were bowled out for just 279. However, England suffered 2 casualties before the close of play.