Sizzling ton by Kevin Pietersen puts England in command – 2nd Test vs. Sri Lanka

Kevin Pietersen - Hammered 151 off 165 balls with 6 sixes and 16 fours

Kevin Pietersen demonstrated a masterly knock of 151 runs and England was at the driving seat with a first innings lead of 185 runs vs. Sri Lanka.

England comfortably placed at close on 2nd day – 2nd Test vs. Sri Lanka

Andrew Strauss and Alastair Cook - solid opening stand of 122 runs

England was cruising well in their first innings due to a solid opening stand of 122 runs against Sri Lanka and was chasing well at 154 with 9 wickets in hand.

England XI won the consecutive warm up game – 2nd match vs.SLC dev XI

Jonathan Trott and Andrew Strauss smashed tons as England XI won the second warm up game

England XI triumphed in the second match against Sri Lanka Cricket Development XI while their batsmen boosted the confidence ahead of the first Test.