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Tremlett's six keep England in control

Chris Tremlett continued an impressive performance at his former home ground to claim a career-best 6 for 42 on a rain-hit second day to leave Sri Lanka 177 for 9

17-Jun-2011•The Bulletin by Andrew McGlashan

Anderson and Tremlett put England on top

James Anderson and Chris Tremlett took two wickets apiece to ensure England took control on a rain-hit day at the Rose Bowl

16-Jun-2011•The Bulletin by Andrew McGlashan

Strauss urges focus ahead of Indian summer

England captain Andrew Strauss insists his team are focussed on the task of finishing their series against Sri Lanka on a high, despite India's impending arrival

15-Jun-2011•Andrew Miller at the Rose Bowl

Reluctant Sangakkara admits captaincy headache

If his two-year stint as Sri Lanka's captain was anything like as stressful as it appears from the outside to have been, Kumar Sangakkara is currently 33 going on 40

15-Jun-2011•Andrew Miller at the Rose Bowl

Hosts aim to expose Sri Lanka's problems

In the final Test, Sri Lanka cling to the prospect of pulling off a drawn series while England have their sights sets on establishing a clear margin between the teams

15-Jun-2011•The Preview by Andrew McGlashan

Sangakkara felt a responsibility - Mahela

Kumar Sangakkara needed to take a few days to decide whether to accept the captaincy for the final Test against England in place of the injured Tillakaratne Dilshan

14-Jun-2011•ESPNcricinfo staff

SLC seeks financial help from government

Sri Lanka Cricket is seeking government grants and a soft loan to meet part of the amount it spent on co-hosting the 2011 World Cup, according to sports minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage

14-Jun-2011•ESPNcricinfo staff

Dilshan ruled out of Rose Bowl Test

Tillakaratne Dilshan, the Sri Lanka captain, has been ruled out of the third Test at the Rose Bowl because of his fractured thumb

14-Jun-2011•ESPNcricinfo staff

Australia to play three Tests, five ODIs in Sri Lanka

Australia will play three Tests, five ODIs and two Twenty20 internationals when they tour Sri Lanka in August and September this year

13-Jun-2011•ESPNcricinfo staff

Anderson declares himself fit for final Test

James Anderson has declared himself fit to return to England duty at the Rose Bowl

12-Jun-2011•ESPNcricinfo staff

Rain forces draw at Chelmsford

There were cricket matches abandoned across the country on Sunday, and Sri Lanka's Tour Match against Essex at Chelmsford was one of those to fall foul of inclement weather

12-Jun-2011•ESPNcricinfo staff

Anderson returns for Rose Bowl squad

James Anderson is set to lead England's attack in the third and final Test against Sri Lanka at the Rose Bowl on Thursday, after being named in a 12-man squad at the expense of Surrey's Jade Dernbach

12-Jun-2011•ESPNcricinfo staff

ten Doeschate gives Essex small lead

At the end of an eventful day at Chelmsford, Essex had secured a slender first-innings lead, and taken one Sri Lankan wicket without the advantage being erased

11-Jun-2011•ESPNcricinfo staff

Pakistan mull Zimbabwe as host for SL series

The Pakistan board is reportedly considering Zimbabwe as one of several options to host the home series against Sri Lanka later this year

11-Jun-2011•ESPNcricinfo staff

Sri Lanka top order punishes Essex

Centuries from Lahiru Thirimanne and Kumar Sangakkara helped the Sri Lankans reach a strong position against Essex

10-Jun-2011•ESPNcricinfo staff

Kaushal Silva to lead A squad in England

Wicketkeeper-batsman Kaushal Silva has been appointed captain of the Sri Lanka A squad for the tour of England in July

10-Jun-2011•ESPNcricinfo staff

Jayasuriya announces international retirement

Sanath Jayasuriya has said that he will retire from international cricket after Sri Lanka's first ODI against England on June 28 at The Oval

09-Jun-2011•ESPNcricinfo staff

Jayasuriya back in SL limited-overs squad

Sri Lanka allrounder Sanath Jayasuriya has been recalled to the national ODI and Twenty20 side for the upcoming series against England

09-Jun-2011•ESPNcricinfo staff

Tharanga to miss England series

Upul Tharanga, the Sri Lanka opener, has been ruled out of the limited-overs leg of the England tour as he prepares to face a disciplinary committee for failing a drugs test during the World Cup.

08-Jun-2011•ESPNcricinfo staff

Ponting expects to be No.3 in Sri Lanka

Ricky Ponting, the former Australian captain, expects to bat at No.3 when the team led by Michael Clarke plays three Tests in Sri Lanka in August.

08-Jun-2011•ESPNcricinfo staff

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