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June 2011 - Live Test Match Blogging

England v Sri Lanka Live Blog: Day five

CT will be key on the final day

The weather has played havoc with much of this Rose Bowl test but England have put themselves in a strong position and are favourites to close out victory on the final day. Follow the action...

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Richard O’Hagan

20 Jun 2011

England v Sri Lanka Live Blog: Day four

Bell will be after quick runs on Sunday

Rain has ruined much of the first three days but England can still force a win. Andrew Hughes will be keeping us updated on all the action from the Rose Bowl

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Andrew Hughes

19 Jun 2011

England v Sri Lanka Live Blog: Day Three

Umbrellas at the ready? It's day three.

There's certainly nothing wrong with England's bowling but there's been plenty not quite right with the weather over the last couple of days. Will there be enough overs for England to force a result? Andrew...

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Andrew Hughes

18 Jun 2011

England v Sri Lanka Live Blog: Day Two

England were the better team on day one but the rain dominated proceedings.

Unfortunately the weather forecast isn't much better for day two of the third and final Test match between England and Sri Lanka. Jaymes Monte will take you through the day and keep you up to...

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Jaymes Monte

17 Jun 2011

England v Sri Lanka Live Blog: Day One

The weather forecast for the first ever Rose Bowl Test match does not look good.

England have a commanding 1-0 lead in the series and the weather forecast for the weekend looks bleak. Jaymes Monte is here to talk you through the day, keep you up to date with the...

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Jaymes Monte

16 Jun 2011

England v Sri Lanka 2nd Test Result: Match drawn as England opt for caution

Andrew Strauss declares after some quick hitting from Ian Bell

England's attempt to win the Second Test was derailed by their own caution, as they batted for too long and left themselves insufficient time to bowl out a Sri Lanka side depleted by an injury...

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Richard O’Hagan

7 Jun 2011

England v Sri Lanka Live Blog: Day Five

England's slip fielders will have to take their chances early on if they're to put Sri Lanka under pressure

The draw is big odds-on but quick England runs, a declaration and early wickets could put Sri Lanka under real pressure. Is a repeat of last Monday's events on the cards? Find out in the...

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Richard O’Hagan

7 Jun 2011

England v Sri Lanka Live Blog: Day Four

There was more cheering off the field of play on a rain-affected third day at Lord's.

Sri Lanka's middle order crumbled on day four to leave the tourists with a first innings deficit and everything still to play for in a game that looked to be heading for an inevitable draw....

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Jaymes Monte

6 Jun 2011

England v Sri Lanka 2nd Test Live Blog: Day Three

Sri Lanka fought well on Day Two

Sri Lanka fought back well on Day Two but they are still a long way behind and England will be hoping for another collapse of Cardiff proportions. Andrew Hughes is following all the Sunday action at the home of cricket

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Andrew Hughes

5 Jun 2011

England v Sri Lanka 2nd Test Live Blog: Day Two

It seems like we've been watching Alistair Cook bat forever

England fought back well after a shaky start on Friday. Can Sri Lanka fight back on a good batting wicket? Fuelled by tea, cake and the occasional cucumber sandwich, Andrew Hughes will be talking us through Saturday's action

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Andrew Hughes

4 Jun 2011

England v Sri Lanka 2nd Test Live Blog: Day One

First Test centurion Jonathan Trott has just won the ECB Cricketer Of The Year award and will be looking to celebrate by scoring more runs today

We can't have another repeat of the drama we witnessed in the First Test, can we? Well why not? Looking out for the next 1000.0 shot coming good, talking us through all the action and...

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Richard O’Hagan

3 Jun 2011