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Finn progress earns Miller recognition

Rob Barnett

National selector Geoff Miller explained Steven Finn’s inclusion in England’s squad for the first npower Test against Sri Lanka was reward for the paceman’s problem solving since the Ashes.

Hildreth looks on the bright side

Captain James Hildreth insists England Lions can take plenty of positives from their shock defeat to Sri Lanka at Derby. He singled out Eoin Morgan for special praise for his magnificent first-innings 193.

Fernando and Pradeep shock Lions

Dilhara Fernando and Nuwan Pradeep led the fightback as Sri Lanka, who had followed on, pulled off a remarkable 38-run victory over England Lions to boost their morale for the first npower Test.

Fernando and Pradeep shock Lions

Dilhara Fernando and Nuwan Pradeep led the fightback as Sri Lanka, who followed on yesterday, pulled off a remarkable 38-run victory over England Lions to boost their morale for the first npower Test...

Sri Lanka batsmen fight back

England Lions suffered a frustrating day as Tillakaratne Dilshan and Tharanga Paranavitana batted Sri Lanka back into contention at Derby. The tourists closed 165 ahead on 392 for six.

Sri Lanka batsmen fight back

England Lions suffered a frustrating day as Tillakaratne Dilshan and Tharanga Paranavitana batted Sri Lanka back into contention at Derby. The tourists closed 165 ahead on 392 for six.

Dernbach delights in five-star show

Jade Dernbach expressed his satisfaction after boosting his international prospects with 5-44 for England Lions against Sri Lanka at Derby.

Dernbach decimates Sri Lanka

Jade Dernbach returned excellent figures of 5-44 as England Lions dismissed the touring Sri Lankans for 266 to gain a first-innings lead of 227 at Derby.

Dernbach decimates Sri Lanka

Jade Dernbach returned excellent figures of 5-44 as England Lions dismissed Sri Lanka for 266 to gain a first-innings lead of 227 on day two at Derby.

Morgan and Patel fire timely tons

Eoin Morgan and Samit Patel took centre stage with unbeaten centuries as England Lions registered 394 for four. They closed on 156 and 101 respectively, having added an unbroken 232.