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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

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

de Silva backs Jayasuriya and Malinga for second Test

Aravinda de Silva has called for the inclusion of Lasith Malinga and Sanath Jayasuriya to play in the second Test against England

23-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

Asia Cup and Afro-Asia Cup postponed

The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) have stated that the Asia Cup has again been deferred until April 2008. This is the second time the tournament has been postponed after India's hectic schedule prevented the 2006 cup from taking place

21-May-2006•Cricinfo staff

Moran's five knock over Northants

Heavy rain across Britain washed out the majority of Sunday's round of C&G Trophy matches, except for Edinburgh where Scotland trounced Northants by 52 runs

21-May-2006•Cricinfo staff

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

Board chief condemned for abusive language

Jayanda Dharmadasa, Sri Lanka Cricket's chairman, has been strongly condemned by the Sri Lanka Working Journalists Association (SLWJA) for using abusive language towards the Editor of the Lakbima newspaper during a recent press conference.

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

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

Penney bemused by England drops

Sri Lanka's assistant coach, Trevor Penney, believes a lapse of concentration was to blame for the spate of dropped catches that cost England victory in the first Test at Lord's

17-May-2006•Andrew Miller

Jayasuriya omitted for Sussex clash

Sanath Jayasuriya has been overlooked for Sri Lanka's four-day warm-up game against Sussex at Hove

17-May-2006•Cricinfo staff

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