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Roshen Silva guides Sri Lanka to precious 46-run lead

Roshen Silva's 85 helped Sri Lanka to a first-innings lead via a battling lower-order fightback in Pallekele

15-Nov-2018•The Report by Andrew Fidel Fernando in Pallekele

'It looked like Sri Lanka were starting to panic' - Sam Curran

Sri Lanka's slapdash day in the field reached its nadir just when they needed to be at their most ruthless

14-Nov-2018•ESPNcricinfo staff

England strike after Sam Curran spark lifts them to 285

Half-centuries from Jos Buttler and Sam Curran swept England towards a competitive total before Jack Leach struck late in the day

14-Nov-2018•The Report by George Dobell in Pallekele

Sri Lanka ask for a turner - and more runs from their batsmen

Stand-in captain Suranga Lakmal is "trusting" that the team's batting will come good as Sri Lanka look to level the series in Pallekele

13-Nov-2018•Andrew Fidel Fernando in Pallekele

Akila Dananjaya set to miss third Test in order to have action tested

Sri Lanka spinner Akila Dananjaya is expected to travel to Brisbane to undergo biomechanical testing after having his bowling action reported

13-Nov-2018•Andrew Fidel Fernando

England unchanged as fit-again Jonny Bairstow misses out

Ben Stokes will bat at No. 3 and Jos Buttler at No. 5, with Jonny Bairstow left out despite returning to fitness

13-Nov-2018•George Dobell in Pallekele

Can Sri Lanka harness the chaos to turn the tide in Pallekele?

England have named an unchanged XI from Galle, with Ben Stokes set to move up to No. 3

13-Nov-2018•The Preview by Andrew Fidel Fernando

Ben Foakes has 'set an example' for wicketkeeping, admits Jos Buttler

Jos Buttler braced to step in as No.3, but unchanged XI could be on the cards for second Test

13-Nov-2018•George Dobell in Pallekele

Ben Foakes set to retain gloves despite Jonny Bairstow's return to training

Jos Buttler braced to step in as No.3, but unchanged XI could be on the cards for second Test

12-Nov-2018•George Dobell in Pallekele

Dinesh Chandimal out of second Test, Charith Asalanka called up

Suranga Lakmal will captain Sri Lanka in Chandimal's absence, as he did during the two-Test series against South Africa earlier this year

11-Nov-2018•ESPNcricinfo staff

Akila Dananjaya reported for suspect bowling action

The Sri Lanka spinner is required to undergo testing on his action within 14 days, but can bowl in international cricket until the results of the tests are out

11-Nov-2018•ESPNcricinfo staff

England could bat Jos Buttler or Ben Stokes at No. 3 in Pallekele

England coach Trevor Bayliss said Moeen Ali had not taken his chance batting at three and signalled the possibility of a reshuffle for the second Test

10-Nov-2018•George Dobell

Angelo Mathews' form encouraging for Sri Lanka, says Chandika Hathurusingha

Sri Lanka coach Chandika Hathurusingha was pleased with Angelo Mathews' response after being dropped from the one-day side and criticised for his running

09-Nov-2018•Andrew Fidel Fernando in Galle

Injured Dinesh Chandimal doubtful for second Test

Sri Lanka captain Dinesh Chandimal is almost certainly out of the second Test in Pallekele after it was confirmed that his groin tear will take up to two weeks to heal

09-Nov-2018•Andrew Fidel Fernando in Galle

Chandika Hathurusingha critical of 'school kid' batting from Sri Lanka

England laid traps and Sri Lanka's batsmen fell into them, said coach Chandika Hathurusingha after heavy defeat in Galle

09-Nov-2018•Andrew Fidel Fernando in Galle

Ben Foakes ready to make way for Jonny Bairstow despite impressive debut

Despite being named Man of the Match in Galle, Ben Foakes said he knows there are no guarantees over his place in the side

09-Nov-2018•George Dobell in Galle

Joe Root praises England's game awareness after memorable Galle victory

Marshalling bowling attack was "great fun" says England captain, as he reflects on 211-run win

09-Nov-2018•Andrew Miller

Rangana Herath retires saying it's 'the right time' to go

There was no famous farewell at Galle but Rangana Herath was happy it was "the right time" for him to retire from international competition

09-Nov-2018•ESPNcricinfo staff

England storm fortress Galle to end winless overseas run

England ended the longest winless streak in overseas Tests in their history with a crushing victory over Sri Lanka

09-Nov-2018•The Report by George Dobell at Galle

Sri Lanka spinners undone by 'attacking mindset', says bowling coach

With England on top in Rangana Herath's final Test, Piyal Wijetunge admitted that Sri Lanka's spinners had been outbowled by the visitors

08-Nov-2018•Andrew Fidel Fernando in Galle

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