Bell ton puts England on top against Sri Lanka

SOUTHAMPTON: Ian Bell's second hundred in three matches guided England into a commanding position on the fourth day of the third and final Test against Sri Lanka at the Rose Bowl here on Sunday. Sri Lanka were 14 without loss in their second innings at tea on the fourth day, with Tharanga Paranavitana nine not out and Lahiru Thirimanne unbeaten on three on his Test debut. The...

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Bell tolls for Sri Lanka as England build lead

SOUTHAMPTON: Ian Bell guided England into a 107-run lead on the fourth day of the third and final Test against Sri Lanka at the Rose Bowl here on Sunday.England were 291 for five in reply to Sri Lanka's first innings 184 at lunch on the fourth day, with Bell 78 not out and left-hander Eoin Morgan 26 not out.Their unbroken partnership was so far worth 55 after Bell and...

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Pietersen puts England firmly in control

SOUTHAMPTON: Kevin Pietersen continued his return to form by hammering 85 but captain Andrew Strauss failed again as England took a firm grip on the third day of the third and final Test against Sri Lanka on Saturday. The home team, replying to Sri Lanka's 184, reached the close on 195 for four after yet another rain-affected day at the Rose Bowl. Pietersen, who also...

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Rain stops play again in England-Sri Lanka Test

SOUTHAMPTON: England were 69 for two in reply to Sri Lanka's 184, a deficit of 115 runs, when rain stopped play on the third day of the third Test at the Rose Bowl here on Saturday. Alastair Cook was 32 not out and Kevin Pietersen 27 not out after Saturday's fourth rain delay. Some 120 overs were lost on the first two days of what was the first Test ever staged at the...

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England lose two wkts for 54 against Sri Lanka’s 184

SOUTHAMPTON: England captain Andrew Strauss's problems against Sri Lanka's Chanaka Welegedara continued in the third and final Test at the Rose Bowl here on Saturday. England were 54 for two in reply to Sri Lanka's first innings 184, a deficit of 130 runs, at lunch on the third day. Alastair Cook and Kevin Pietersen were both 22 not out after England were reduced to 14...

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Rain delays England-Sri Lanka third day

SOUTHAMPTON: Rain delayed the scheduled 11.00am (1000GMT) start of the third day's play in the third and final Test between England and Sri Lanka at the Rose Bowl here on Saturday. Early morning blue skies had offered hope of a prompt resumption, only for a shower shortly before 11:00am to keep the players in the changing rooms. Sri Lanka, after losing the toss, were...

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Tremlett's joy of six stifled at rainy Rose Bowl

SOUTHAMPTON: Chris Tremlett marked his return to the Rose Bowl with a Test-best haul to leave Sri Lanka on 177 for nine when rain forced an early close to the second day of the third and final Test here on Friday. Fast bowler Tremlett took six for 42 in 18.2 overs, surpassing his five for 87 against Australia in Perth in December -- a match that marked his return to Test...

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Sri Lanka reeling at 177-9 before rain forces early tea

SOUTHAMPTON: Chris Tremlett marked his return to the Rose Bowl with a Test-best haul to leave Sri Lanka on 177 for nine when rain forced an early tea on the second day of the third and final Test. Fast bowler Tremlett took six for 42, surpassing his five for 87 against Australia in Perth in December. The 29-year-old giant quick ripped through Sri Lanka's middle and lower...

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