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'When you get a chance, you need to cash in'

'When you get a chance, you need to cash in'

Michael Vandort's hundred in the second Test against England has not only given him immense satisfaction, it has also silenced the critics who had questioned his ability to score runs against opponents other than Bangladesh

31-May-2006•Sa'adi Thawfeeq

Jayawardene conscious of brittle batting dilemma

Jayawardene conscious of brittle batting dilemma

Ahead of the third and final Test against England, the Sri Lanka captain Mahela Jayawardene has called for an improved batting performance if they are to avoid a 2-0 series defeat

29-May-2006•Sa'adi Thawfeeq

Flintoff hails Pietersen

Flintoff hails Pietersen

After leading England to a convincing victory over Sri Lanka in the second Test at Edgbaston today, and hitting the winning runs, Andrew Flintoff paid tribute to Kevin Pietersen whose 142 in England's first innings set them up for victory

28-May-2006•Cricinfo staff

A win's a win but England lack intensity

A win's a win but England lack intensity

If it looked like a commanding victory by England, it didn't feel like it

28-May-2006•Daniel Brigham at Edgbaston

England amble to six-wicket victory

England amble to six-wicket victory

Led by a powerful new-ball bursts from Liam Plunkett and Andrew Flintoff, England crushed Sri Lanka's resistance on the fourth day at Edgbaston, completing a six-wicket win to take a 1-0 lead in the series

28-May-2006•The Bulletin by Andrew McGlashan

'Anything above 130 or 140 would be challenging' - Moody

'Anything above 130 or 140 would be challenging' - Moody

Tom Moody, the Sri Lanka coach, believes that a target of over 130 to 140 could pose a challenge for England in the second Test at Edgbaston, especially with Muttiah Muralitharan to contend with

28-May-2006•Cricinfo staff

Birmingham's beleaguered-but-merry crowd

Birmingham's beleaguered-but-merry crowd

When play finally started at 4.45pm, the Edgbaston crowd was somehow almost full. For nearly six hours, Birmingham's hardiest, most fanatical (or drunk?) cricket-lovers remained in their seats, or at least in the bar

27-May-2006•Daniel Brigham

Vandort carries Sri Lanka but Hoggard strikes

Vandort carries Sri Lanka but Hoggard strikes

Michael Vandort and Tillakaratne Dilshan formed a resolute fifth-wicket stand of 125 as Sri Lanka moved into the lead on a truncated third day at Edgbaston

27-May-2006•The Bulletin by Andrew McGlashan

Bowlers build on Pietersen's stunning century

Bowlers build on Pietersen's stunning century

Kevin Pietersen's breathtaking 142 and a productive final session in the field put England within sight of a swift victory at Edgbaston

26-May-2006•The Bulletin by Andrew McGlashan

Plunkett and Mahmood fight it out

Plunkett and Mahmood fight it out

Daniel Brigham examines the value of England's two reserve pacemen, Liam Plunkett and Sajid Mahmood, who are fighting for one spot in the team

25-May-2006•Daniel Brigham at Edgbaston

England close in after Sri Lanka collapse

After the nightmare performance by their fielders last week at Lord's, Geraint Jones promised a greatly improved effort by England and his team-mates didn't disappoint on the first day of the second Test against Sri Lanka at Edgbaston

25-May-2006•The Bulletin by Will Luke

All eyes on the heavens

All eyes on the heavens

Sanath Jayasuriya has been left out of Sri Lanka's 12-man squad for the second Test at Edgbaston but Lasith Malinga, the pace bowler, is included

24-May-2006•Andrew Miller

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