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RE: Sri Lanka tour of England, 2016 (1st Test - Day 3)
SL 2nd Innings
Karunaratne 7(9)
c Bairstow b J Anderson
..
Kaushal Silva 14(36)
c Bairstow b J Anderson
..
Kusal Mendis 53(68)
b J Anderson
..
Chandimal(wk) 8(17)
b M Ali
..
Mathews(c) 5(13)
c Bairstow b Broad
c J Root b Finn
..
Dasun Shanaka 4(16)
c Bairstow b J Anderson
..
Herath 4(18)
c Broad b Finn
..
Chameera 0(1)
c N Compton b Finn
..
Eranga 2(2)
not out
b J Anderson
SL 2nd Innings
Karunaratne 7(9)
c Bairstow b J Anderson
..
Kaushal Silva 14(36)
c Bairstow b J Anderson
..
Kusal Mendis 53(68)
b J Anderson
..
Chandimal(wk) 8(17)
b M Ali
..
Mathews(c) 5(13)
c Bairstow b Broad
- ..
c J Root b Finn
..
Dasun Shanaka 4(16)
c Bairstow b J Anderson
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Herath 4(18)
c Broad b Finn
..
Chameera 0(1)
c N Compton b Finn
..
Eranga 2(2)
not out
- ..
b J Anderson
- ..
RE: Sri Lanka tour of England, 2016 (1st Test - England Won)
Ben Stokes doubtful starter for second Test against Sri Lanka
Ben Stokes, England all-rounder, is a doubtful starter for the second Test against Sri Lanka, starting on May 27 at Chester-le-Street, Durham. The 24-year-old suffered a knee injury while fielding on the second day of the Headingley Test and underwent lengthy treatment. He came back to bowl four overs during the evening session, but left the field early on the third morning and didn't return to the ground.
Stokes spent most of theFridayevening with an ice pack on his left knee after he had jarred it while bowling on the second day. He is expected to know the full extent of his injuryon Sunday (May 22), but his likely absence might force the England selectors to name a bigger squad for the second Test.
Jake Ball was England's 12th man for the first Test, but the selectors might consider Warwickshire's Chris Woakes as Stokes's replacement.
"For Ben to be off the field is not a good sign and it doesn't look good for Durham," Alastair Cook, England captain said, while also confirming his doubts about the all-rounder's availability for the second Test.
"We don't know 100 per cent. Obviously he has got something in his knee that doesn't feel quite right. It doesn't look good for Durham at this stage but you just never know," he added.
Stokes is one of the only three England players, along with Joe Root and Moeen Ali, to hold a place in the national team across all formats of the game. Stokes also hasn't missed a game for England since his comeback from the locker room fiasco in the West Indies, in 2014. He dislocated his shoulder during last year's Test series against Pakistan, in the United Arab Emirates, but made a quick recovery and played in England's next Test match against South Africa.
While Woakes can be a likely replacement candidate for Stokes, it might also present Ball an opportunity to make his Test debut, with Jonny Bairstow and Moeen Ali, moving one ladder up in the batting order.
Ben Stokes doubtful starter for second Test against Sri Lanka | Cricbuzz.com
Ben Stokes doubtful starter for second Test against Sri Lanka
Ben Stokes, England all-rounder, is a doubtful starter for the second Test against Sri Lanka, starting on May 27 at Chester-le-Street, Durham. The 24-year-old suffered a knee injury while fielding on the second day of the Headingley Test and underwent lengthy treatment. He came back to bowl four overs during the evening session, but left the field early on the third morning and didn't return to the ground.
Stokes spent most of theFridayevening with an ice pack on his left knee after he had jarred it while bowling on the second day. He is expected to know the full extent of his injuryon Sunday (May 22), but his likely absence might force the England selectors to name a bigger squad for the second Test.
Jake Ball was England's 12th man for the first Test, but the selectors might consider Warwickshire's Chris Woakes as Stokes's replacement.
"For Ben to be off the field is not a good sign and it doesn't look good for Durham," Alastair Cook, England captain said, while also confirming his doubts about the all-rounder's availability for the second Test.
"We don't know 100 per cent. Obviously he has got something in his knee that doesn't feel quite right. It doesn't look good for Durham at this stage but you just never know," he added.
Stokes is one of the only three England players, along with Joe Root and Moeen Ali, to hold a place in the national team across all formats of the game. Stokes also hasn't missed a game for England since his comeback from the locker room fiasco in the West Indies, in 2014. He dislocated his shoulder during last year's Test series against Pakistan, in the United Arab Emirates, but made a quick recovery and played in England's next Test match against South Africa.
While Woakes can be a likely replacement candidate for Stokes, it might also present Ball an opportunity to make his Test debut, with Jonny Bairstow and Moeen Ali, moving one ladder up in the batting order.
Ben Stokes doubtful starter for second Test against Sri Lanka | Cricbuzz.com
RE: Sri Lanka tour of England, 2016 (1st Test - England Won)
Kusal Perera called up to Sri Lanka Test squad
Kusal Perera, Sri Lanka's wicketkeeper-batsman, is set to join the Sri Lankan Test squad as a replacement for the injured Dhammika Prasad, Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) announced. Perera will head to England as soon as his visa formalities are taken care of, the cricket board said.
The 25-year-old, who last played a Test against India in August-September 2015, was provisionally suspended for testing positive for a banned substance and had to miss Sri Lanka's tour of New Zealand, a Twenty20 International series against India, the Asia Cup and the World Twenty20 tournaments. ICC subsequently withdrew all the charges, making Perera eligible to play international cricket again.
Prasad, suffering from a shoulder injury, missed the first Test against England and was later called back to Sri Lanka to undergo further treatment. Sanath Jayasuriya, the chief selector, said Perera was chosen as a replacement as the Sri Lankan squad had plenty of bowling options. "Kusal will join the team as soon as possible and acclimatise so he can do some serious work with the bat," Jayasuriya added.
Sri Lanka lost the first Test at Headingley, Leeds by an innings and 88 runs. The second Test is scheduled to start on Friday (May 27), and it remains to be seen of Perera is available for selection.
Kusal Perera called up to Sri Lanka Test squad | Cricbuzz.com
Kusal Perera called up to Sri Lanka Test squad
Kusal Perera, Sri Lanka's wicketkeeper-batsman, is set to join the Sri Lankan Test squad as a replacement for the injured Dhammika Prasad, Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) announced. Perera will head to England as soon as his visa formalities are taken care of, the cricket board said.
The 25-year-old, who last played a Test against India in August-September 2015, was provisionally suspended for testing positive for a banned substance and had to miss Sri Lanka's tour of New Zealand, a Twenty20 International series against India, the Asia Cup and the World Twenty20 tournaments. ICC subsequently withdrew all the charges, making Perera eligible to play international cricket again.
Prasad, suffering from a shoulder injury, missed the first Test against England and was later called back to Sri Lanka to undergo further treatment. Sanath Jayasuriya, the chief selector, said Perera was chosen as a replacement as the Sri Lankan squad had plenty of bowling options. "Kusal will join the team as soon as possible and acclimatise so he can do some serious work with the bat," Jayasuriya added.
Sri Lanka lost the first Test at Headingley, Leeds by an innings and 88 runs. The second Test is scheduled to start on Friday (May 27), and it remains to be seen of Perera is available for selection.
Kusal Perera called up to Sri Lanka Test squad | Cricbuzz.com
RE: Sri Lanka tour of England, 2016 (1st Test - England Won)
England squad for the second Test:
Alastair Cook (capt),
Alex Hales,
Nick Compton,
Joe Root,
James Vince,
Jonny Bairstow,
Moeen Ali,
Stuart Broad,
Steven Finn,
James Anderson,
Jake Ball,
Chris Woakes
Ben Stokes ruled out of second Test against Sri Lanka, Chris Woakes called up | Cricket | ESPN Cricinfo
England squad for the second Test:
Alastair Cook (capt),
Alex Hales,
Nick Compton,
Joe Root,
James Vince,
Jonny Bairstow,
Moeen Ali,
Stuart Broad,
Steven Finn,
James Anderson,
Jake Ball,
Chris Woakes
Ben Stokes ruled out of second Test against Sri Lanka, Chris Woakes called up | Cricket | ESPN Cricinfo
RE: Sri Lanka tour of England, 2016 (1st Test - England Won)
Stress fracture rules Chameera out of England tour
Already without their lead pacer, Dhammika Prasad, the beleaguered Sri Lankan team have suffered another injury blow with tearaway quick, Dushmantha Chameera, being ruled out of the rest of the England tour, after sustaining an injury to his lower back. The speedster will be returning back home to Colombo for further treatment and rest, according to a Sri Lanka cricket media release.
Chameera was one of the few bright spots during Sri Lanka's humbling loss in Headingley. The pace bowler impressed one and all with his burst of speed and finished with three wickets in England's first innings, including that of top-scorer, Jonny Bairstow.
The 24-year-old underwent a MRI/CT scan which indicated a stress fracture on his lower back. The medical team has asked him to rest and recuperate for four months, which also puts him out of contention for the Australia series at home, which commences in late July.
Chameera is the second bowler to be ruled out after fellow pacer, Prasad, who had to return home after failing to recover from a shoulder injury. The national selection panel, led by Sanath Jayasuriya, will convene within the next 24 hours to decide upon a replacement.
http://m.cricbuzz.com/cricket-news/80141/stress-fracture-rules-chameera-out-of-england-tour
Stress fracture rules Chameera out of England tour
Already without their lead pacer, Dhammika Prasad, the beleaguered Sri Lankan team have suffered another injury blow with tearaway quick, Dushmantha Chameera, being ruled out of the rest of the England tour, after sustaining an injury to his lower back. The speedster will be returning back home to Colombo for further treatment and rest, according to a Sri Lanka cricket media release.
Chameera was one of the few bright spots during Sri Lanka's humbling loss in Headingley. The pace bowler impressed one and all with his burst of speed and finished with three wickets in England's first innings, including that of top-scorer, Jonny Bairstow.
The 24-year-old underwent a MRI/CT scan which indicated a stress fracture on his lower back. The medical team has asked him to rest and recuperate for four months, which also puts him out of contention for the Australia series at home, which commences in late July.
Chameera is the second bowler to be ruled out after fellow pacer, Prasad, who had to return home after failing to recover from a shoulder injury. The national selection panel, led by Sanath Jayasuriya, will convene within the next 24 hours to decide upon a replacement.
http://m.cricbuzz.com/cricket-news/80141/stress-fracture-rules-chameera-out-of-england-tour
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RE: Sri Lanka tour of England, 2016 (1st Test - England Won)
Stokes ruled out of Sri Lanka series after knee surgery; hopes to be fit by July
Ben Stokes is to undergo knee surgery in London today (Tuesday) that will rule him out of international cricket until the Test series against Pakistan in July.
Stokes will have keyhole surgery on his left knee to remove floating cartilage after pulling up in pain while bowling in the first Test against Sri Lanka on Friday. He felt his knee lock while bowling his fifth over at Headingley. Stokes had lengthy treatment on the field and continued to bowl but the injury worsened overnight. He took the field on Saturday but lasted only four overs and saw a specialist on Sunday when scans confirmed the need for surgery.
Chris Woakes was yesterday called into the England squad as cover and will vie for a place with Jake Ball. The Nottinghamshire seamer was in the squad for the first Test and bowled well in the nets before the match. England are keen to see him play but may feel he lengthens the tail too much and could opt instead for the all-round abilities of Woakes for the second Test in Durham starting on Friday.
Woakes, who took nine for 36 in Warwickshire's County Championship game against Durham yesterday, is the safer pick but against this poor Sri Lanka team England should feel able to gamble on a weaker batting line-up to have a look at a young quick bowler. Ball's selection would also put pressure on Steven Finn to perform after he struggled at Headingley until picking up late wickets in the innings-and-88-run victory.
Selecting Ball would push Moeen Ali up to seven, or possibly No?6, in the order if England do not want to move Jonny Bairstow, given his great form. Moeen has averaged 23 with the bat, making just one fifty since dropping down to eight for the South Africa series in the winter. He was out for nought playing a loose shot at Headingley last week, but has knuckled down for Worcestershire this season, averaging 91 in the County Championship. Paul Farbrace, the England assistant coach, admitted Moeen was frustrated with batting so low in Test cricket.
"The difficult thing for Mo when you bat at eight is, it is very easy to bat like a bowler than a quality batsman," said Farbrace. "It is tough on him but the thing for him is to keep reminding himself he is a top-quality batter and keep thinking like a top-quality batter."
Stokes will face around six weeks out and will concentrate on being fit for the four-Test series against Pakistan, which starts at Lord's on July 14. It means the all-rounder misses his first Test on his home ground in Durham this week and, indeed, faces the possibility of never playing a five-day game there.
This week's match against Sri Lanka is the last Test Durham are due to host under the agreements with the England and Wales Cricket Board that run until 2019. There is expected to be a cut in the number of home Tests from 2020, leaving grounds such as Durham likely to host only white-ball cricket.
The timing of the Stokes injury is a blow for Durham who have been using his image in marketing the game as they look to boost flagging sales. Around 25,000 tickets have been sold for the first four days.
Returning to the North-East is Bairstow almost a year on from his first match-winning innings for his country in a one-day game at the Riverside against New Zealand. He smashed an unbeaten 83 as a late call-up for the injured Jos Buttler to seal England's series win.
He has since dislodged Buttler as wicketkeeper in Test cricket. Buttler will return from the Indian Premier League soon and England would ideally like to squeeze both into the team but Bairstow is adamant he wants to keep the gloves.
"I think this needs to be swept under the table now and put to bed. As I've said numerous times, I wouldn't have kept wicket for Yorkshire for seven years if I didn't want to keep wicket for England," he said. "I wouldn't have put the hours in before Dubai, before South Africa, in South Africa, leading into this season if I didn't want to keep wicket."
Stokes ruled out of Sri Lanka series after knee surgery; hopes to be fit by July -The New Indian Express
Stokes ruled out of Sri Lanka series after knee surgery; hopes to be fit by July
Ben Stokes is to undergo knee surgery in London today (Tuesday) that will rule him out of international cricket until the Test series against Pakistan in July.
Stokes will have keyhole surgery on his left knee to remove floating cartilage after pulling up in pain while bowling in the first Test against Sri Lanka on Friday. He felt his knee lock while bowling his fifth over at Headingley. Stokes had lengthy treatment on the field and continued to bowl but the injury worsened overnight. He took the field on Saturday but lasted only four overs and saw a specialist on Sunday when scans confirmed the need for surgery.
Chris Woakes was yesterday called into the England squad as cover and will vie for a place with Jake Ball. The Nottinghamshire seamer was in the squad for the first Test and bowled well in the nets before the match. England are keen to see him play but may feel he lengthens the tail too much and could opt instead for the all-round abilities of Woakes for the second Test in Durham starting on Friday.
Woakes, who took nine for 36 in Warwickshire's County Championship game against Durham yesterday, is the safer pick but against this poor Sri Lanka team England should feel able to gamble on a weaker batting line-up to have a look at a young quick bowler. Ball's selection would also put pressure on Steven Finn to perform after he struggled at Headingley until picking up late wickets in the innings-and-88-run victory.
Selecting Ball would push Moeen Ali up to seven, or possibly No?6, in the order if England do not want to move Jonny Bairstow, given his great form. Moeen has averaged 23 with the bat, making just one fifty since dropping down to eight for the South Africa series in the winter. He was out for nought playing a loose shot at Headingley last week, but has knuckled down for Worcestershire this season, averaging 91 in the County Championship. Paul Farbrace, the England assistant coach, admitted Moeen was frustrated with batting so low in Test cricket.
"The difficult thing for Mo when you bat at eight is, it is very easy to bat like a bowler than a quality batsman," said Farbrace. "It is tough on him but the thing for him is to keep reminding himself he is a top-quality batter and keep thinking like a top-quality batter."
Stokes will face around six weeks out and will concentrate on being fit for the four-Test series against Pakistan, which starts at Lord's on July 14. It means the all-rounder misses his first Test on his home ground in Durham this week and, indeed, faces the possibility of never playing a five-day game there.
This week's match against Sri Lanka is the last Test Durham are due to host under the agreements with the England and Wales Cricket Board that run until 2019. There is expected to be a cut in the number of home Tests from 2020, leaving grounds such as Durham likely to host only white-ball cricket.
The timing of the Stokes injury is a blow for Durham who have been using his image in marketing the game as they look to boost flagging sales. Around 25,000 tickets have been sold for the first four days.
Returning to the North-East is Bairstow almost a year on from his first match-winning innings for his country in a one-day game at the Riverside against New Zealand. He smashed an unbeaten 83 as a late call-up for the injured Jos Buttler to seal England's series win.
He has since dislodged Buttler as wicketkeeper in Test cricket. Buttler will return from the Indian Premier League soon and England would ideally like to squeeze both into the team but Bairstow is adamant he wants to keep the gloves.
"I think this needs to be swept under the table now and put to bed. As I've said numerous times, I wouldn't have kept wicket for Yorkshire for seven years if I didn't want to keep wicket for England," he said. "I wouldn't have put the hours in before Dubai, before South Africa, in South Africa, leading into this season if I didn't want to keep wicket."
Stokes ruled out of Sri Lanka series after knee surgery; hopes to be fit by July -The New Indian Express
