Cricket News

England's opening match of their Sri Lanka tour may have petered out to a tame and predictable draw, but within a matter of hours came a reminder that the real action is only just around the corner

England's batsmen enjoyed a serene afternoon of batting practice as their opening warm-up match against a Sri Lanka Board President's XI meandered to a predictable draw

Steve Harmison finally began bowling on the tour of Sri Lanka but his six overs cost 48 on the second day of England's warm-up match

England's bowlers continued to toil with little reward on the second day at Colombo Cricket Club

Graeme Swann endured a frustrating first day of action in Sri Lanka as England were forced to work hard for their wickets in Colombo

England's bowlers continued to toil for wickets on the first afternoon of their opening warm-up match at the Colombo Cricket Club