http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Sri-Lanka-c758: Rain stops play
The first Test between England and Sri Lanka at Sophia Gardens has been delayed due to a rain interruption.
Sri Lanka are visiting England, where they will play three-Tests, one Twenty20, and, five One Day Internationals.
The series will be England’s first Test series after their Ashes victory at the end of 2010. The Ashes win was a great success for the English, as they clinched the series in http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Australia-c746 after a period of 24 years, under the captaincy of Andrew Strauss.
The Poms are thought to have an edge over the tourists. One advantage is playing on their own home soil while the second is the Ashes win at their back.
In addition, England also have a strong batting line-up including skipper, Andrew Strauss, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Eoin-Joseph-Gerard-Morgan-c56032.
On the other hand, Sri Lanka’s team is weak, as it recently lost some of its key players, who were considered the http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Separamadu-Lasith-Malinga-c89197 has quit the
Test format.
Also, Sri Lanka’s team has undergone some major leadership changes, with the appointment of http://www.senore.com/Cricket/KC-Sangakkara-c1779 stepped down from his post after International Cricket Council (ICC) World Cup 2011.
English captain, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/AJ-Strauss-c964, who is now Test captain only, showed his great determination for the series, saying his side should not rely only on their Ashes win, rather should set some new goals.
After Sri Lanka, Strauss’s next aim is to beat the top ICC ranked Test team, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/India-c750, who will visit England in July and will play four Tests, one Twenty20, and, five ODIs.
England’s ODI side http://www.senore.com/Cricket/SCJ-Broad-c2465, will lead their Twenty20 side.
Currently, England is placed at the third spot in the http://www.senore.com/Cricket/ICC-World-Cup-2011-c100625 Test rankings, while Sri Lanka is in fourth place.
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