To lose the Second Test Match in Kandy was obviously disappointing, particularly so because we had an excellent chance of winning the match, but we go into the final deciding Test Match in Colombo with our heads held high

Seven months ago the Sri Lankan team travelled to Kandy on a high

There have been some unsatisfactory comments made in the aftermath of Sri Lanka's fantastic victory in the First Test Match in Galle

The much-awaited Test series against England has been keenly anticipated by Sri Lanka

Dav Whatmore National Coach The New Zealand tour proved to be a real tonic and has boosted the confidence of the team after the disappointing tour of South Africa

South Africa have won the Test series

Victory in the final One-Day International has given the team a boost before the crucial final Test match at Centurion Park

These are difficult times for the team

We may have been somewhat lucky, but that does not diminish the relief of having saved the First Test Match

We have won 76% of our one-day matches in 2000 and it was thus very disappointing to lose two on the trot in South Africa

Three matches into the tour and preparations have gone well so far

Sharjah was a very satisfying and pleasing tournament

Having returned to Colombo, somewhat prematurely, there is a real feeling of disappointment in the side

After seven weeks of practice we are on the road again, this time to Kenya and the ICC KnockOut

The last South African series was there for the taking

The third Test match of the Pakistan series was the catalyst for Sri Lanka's recent success in the Singer one-day tournament and in this Test series

Losing the Asia Cup final in Dhaka was very disappointing because this tournament is very important within the region and is a highly sought after trophy

Since we returned from Pakistan we have had 10 weeks off and it's been a perfect time to regroup, rest and recover from injuries