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Time for batsmen to step up - Trott

Jonathan Trott acknowledges the need for England’s batsmen to deliver first-innings runs in Colombo as they aim to level the two-Test series with Sri Lanka.

Finn ready for recall

Steven Finn is desperate for the chance to replace Stuart Broad as England look to end their four-Test losing streak from Tuesday in Colombo.

Welegedara woe but Mathews returns

Rob Barnett

Sri Lanka, like England, have lost one of their leading fast bowlers for the second Test, with Chanaka Welegedara being ruled due to a groin injury.

Broad out of second Test

England pace bowler Stuart Broad has been ruled out of the final Test against Sri Lanka after a scan confirmed a right calf strain.

Gooch backs Strauss

England batting coach Graham Gooch has lent his whole-hearted support to Test captain and opening batsman Andrew Strauss.

Trott canters up rankings

Jonathan Trott has returned to the top 10 of the International Cricket Council’s Test batting rankings on the back of his seventh Test century.

Strauss rues England errors

Matthew Sherry

Andrew Strauss admitted England paid the price for “too many mistakes” after they fell to their fourth successive Test defeat.

Hard work has paid off - Jayawardene

Chris Devine

Mahela Jayawardene praised the character of his Sri Lanka side after they defeated England by 75 runs at Galle to record their first home Test victory since the retirement of legendary spinner Muttiah Muralitharan.

Broad doubtful for second Test

Stuart Broad is a doubt for England’s second Test with Sri Lanka, which starts on Tuesday. The ECB can confirm he has sustained an injury in his right calf.

Trott heroics in vain for England

Chris Devine

England suffered a 75-run defeat to Sri Lanka in the first Test at Galle, despite a masterful 112 from Jonathan Trott on day four. Rangana Herath finished with 12 wickets in the match for the home side.