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Eng vs SL
Mon, May 30 2011
Maharoof not bothered with Tharanga failing dope test
Sri Lanka's Farveez Maharoof insisted on Sunday that reports of Upul Tharanga had failed a dope test had no impact upon the squad touring England.
Mon, May 30 2011
I just did things my own way: Trott
By Julian Guyer
England's Jonathan Trott insisted there was no great secret to his success after piling up a double hundred against Sri Lanka in the first Test at Sophia Gardens here on Sunday.
Sun, May 29 2011
Trott’s double ton gives England the lead
By Julian Guyer
Jonathan Trott struck a double century and Ian Bell went to the brink of a hundred as England piled on the runs against a depleted Sri Lanka attack in the first Test here on Sunday.
Sun, May 29 2011
Trott next only to Bradman in Test averages
Jonathan Trott's 125 not out on the third day of England's series opener against Sri Lanka left him with a Test average second only to that of Australia great Sir Donald Bradman.
Sat, May 28 2011
Cook, Trott centuries lift England
By Julian Guyer
Cook was 129 not out and Trott 125 not out as England closed on 287 for two in reply to Sri Lanka's first innings 400, a deficit of 113, at stumps on the third day at Sophia Gardens.
Sat, May 28 2011
Anderson unable to bowl again in the first Test against Sri Lanka
England's James Anderson will be unable to bowl again in the remainder of the first Test against Sri Lanka, a team spokesman said Saturday.
Sat, May 28 2011
Anderson injury scare for England
By Julian Guyer
England faced an anxious wait after spearhead seamer James Anderson went for a scan on back and side injuries following the end of the second day's play of the first Test against Sri Lanka.
Fri, May 27 2011
Prasanna century gives Sri Lanka upper hand
Prasanna Jayawardene's hundred left Sri Lanka well-placed against England on the second day of the first Test here on Friday. The wicketkeeper's 112 was the cornerstone of Sri Lanka's first innings 400, a total that appeared some way off when he came in at 159 for four.
Thu, May 26 2011
England strike late against Sri Lanka on a rain-marred day
By Julian Guyer
England took two wickets late on a rain-marred opening day against Sri Lanka after the tourists threatened to make an ideal start to the first Test at Sophia Gardens here on Thursday.
Thu, May 26 2011
Sri Lanka elect to bat after rain delay
Sri Lanka skipper Tillakaratne Dilshan won the toss and elected to bat during the first Test match against England at Sophia Gardens in Cardiff.