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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

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

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

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

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

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

Cairns and Adams to play in Twenty20 against Lanka

Sri Lanka will take on the Professional Cricketers' Association Masters in a Twenty20 match at Arundel Castle ground in Sussex on June 13

25-May-2006•Cricinfo staff

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

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

Warwickshire chief exec criticises groundsman

Warwickshire's recently instated chief executive, Colin Povey, has attacked Edgbaston's groundsman Steve Rouse regarding comments he made over the decision not to use the ground's regular Test pitch just days before the venue hosts England's second Test a

23-May-2006•Cricinfo staff

Mahmood eager to push his claims

Sajid Mahmood has come a long way in a short space of time. While England were beating Australia by a nail-biting two runs in the second Test at Edgbaston last year, he was taking 6 for 56 for Lancashire 2nds against Gloucestershire

23-May-2006•AFP

Graveney allays Vaughan fears

Speculation is mounting about Michael Vaughan's future in international cricket, despite England's chairman of selectors, David Graveney, doing his utmost to allay fears

22-May-2006•Cricinfo staff

Boycott concerned over Vaughan's future

Geoff Boycott, the former England and Yorkshire batsman, has expressed his concern over Michael Vaughan's future with England

22-May-2006•Cricinfo staff

Jayasuriya could yet play in second Test

After his side drew with Sussex on a rain-affected final day at Hove, Mahela Jayawardene, the Sri Lanka captain, has said Sanath Jayasuriya is still in the equation to play in the second Test against England at Edgbaston on Thursday

21-May-2006•Sa'adi Thawfeeq

Harmison omitted from England squad

Steve Harmison has not been recalled to England's squad for the second Test against Sri Lanka at Edgbaston, despite making his comeback for Durham against Nottinghamshire at Trent Bridge last week

21-May-2006•Cricinfo staff

Rayner holds up Sri Lanka after Malinga burst

Lasith Malinga took five wickets to stake his claim for a place in the second Test at Edgbaston, but the Sri Lankans were held up by a century on first-class debut from Oliver Rayner

20-May-2006•Cricinfo staff

Tharanga continues to impress

Upul Tharanga's fine form continued as he thumped a timely ton for the Sri Lankans in their tour match against Sussex at Hove

19-May-2006•Cricinfo staff

Jayasuriya confident he has a role to play

Sanath Jayasuriya has said that he is optimistic that he will get a chance to play for Sri Lanka in England, despite being effectively ruled out of contention for the second Test

19-May-2006•Cricinfo staff

Underwood urges selectors to back Panesar

Derek Underwood, the former England left-arm spinner, has urged the selectors to persist with Monty Panesar this summer

19-May-2006•Cricinfo staff

Sri Lankans take the chance to fill their boots

Sri Lanka took every opportunity to give their batsmen time in the middle on the second day of the tour match against Sussex at a chilly Hove, piling up 521 for 5

18-May-2006•Cricinfo staff

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