Sri Lanka Cricket Board President's XI v England XI, Colombo, 1st day
England sweat on opening day
Stuart Broad takes the high-fives after removing Dilruwan Perera during the morning session•Andrew Miller/AFP
Ryan Sidebottom belts out a strong appeal as the England bowlers are forced to work hard•Andrew Miller/AFP
Monty Panesar's first over went for 20...•Andrew Miller/Getty Images
Graeme Swann roars an appeal as the bowlers toil in sweltering conditions•Andrew Miller/Getty Images
A very damp Colombo Cricket Club Ground as the heavens open after tea•Andrew Miller/Andrew Miller
Upul Tharanga drives during his timely innings as he presses his claims for a Test recall•Andrew Miller/AFP
Matthew Hoggard and England team-mates go snake hunting during the lunch interval...•Andrew Miller/Getty Images
...but he fought back with the wicket of Tillakaratne Dilshan•Andrew Miller/AFP
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The England players shelter under a tent as the rain hammers down•Andrew Miller/Andrew Miller
...and this is the creature that confronted them in the undergrowth•Andrew Miller/ESPNcricinfo Ltd
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Matthew Hoggard eased himself back into England colours between snake hunting•Andrew Miller/Getty Images