Bowling to nissanka who completed the second hundred of his test career. Were england weary in this test match, at time they looked it. Were they complacent, they will definitely deny that. There always be definite ups than downs with their style of test match cricket, maybe this will be a sobering defeat for them as they try to develop a ruthless streak that was definitely missing in this test match. In test match cricket in places like sri lanka, well maybe this victory in the broader scheme of things is just what cricket needs. Well, england had the victory in their sights, in what was a topsy turvy match with stand in captain ollie pope s heroics from the first innings. He knows that his england side let this one slip through. We played some really good cricket through the summer but could not put it together over the four days here after two days we were in a good position and did not capitalise and unfortunately with the bat we were not good enough yesterday and should have had
Were england weary in this test match, at times they looked it. Were they complacent, they will definitely deny that. There will always be ups and downs with their style of test match cricket, maybe this will be a sobering defeat for them as they try to develop a ruthless streak that was definitely missing in this test match. In test match cricket in places like sri lanka, well maybe this victory in the broader scheme of things is just what cricket needs. Well, england had the victory in their sights, in what was a topsy turvy match with stand in captain ollie pope s heroics from the first innings. He knows that his england side let this one slip through. We played some really good cricket through the summer but couldn t put it together over the four days here after two days we were in a good position and did not capitalise and unfortunately with the bat we were not good enough and should have had a few more runs. We know the pitch at the oval gets better as a test match goes on, so
In particular, bowling to complete the second hundred of his chest much career. Were england weary in this test match, a time they look. It where they complacent, they will definitely deny that. There always be definite ups than downs with their style of test match cricket, maybe this will be a sobering defeat for them as they try to develop a ruthless streak that was definitely missing in this test match. In test match cricket in places like sri lanka, well maybe this victory in the broader scheme of things is just what cricket needs. Well, england had the victory in their sights, in what was a topsy turvy match with stand in captain ollie pope s heroics from the first innings. He knows that his england side let this one slip through. We played some really good cricket through the summer but could not put it together over the four days we have here. After two days we were in a good position and did not capitalise and unfortunately with the vat we were not good enough yesterday and s
Hello again. You often find in sport the problem with giving Something a memorable name is that it makes it easier to criticise. Just ask var. Englands revolutionary aggressive approach in Test Cricket Isnt quite as catchy as bazball. And even though the team itself and the man after whom it is named, coach brendon mccullum. Dont use it. The term has stuck. And guess what . Its facing a bit of criticism. England were heading towards a first perfect Test Summer for 20 years, but their 100 record was ended in the final match with Sri Lanka winning by eight wickets at the oval with the home Sides Method not quite working. Joe wilSon reports. Monday mornings simple question. Tell me whos going to win today . Sri lanka. Well, why not . If all went to plan, they wouldnt be here long. The final innings to resume, one wicket down, 219 to reach. This way for the chase. There was one Way England could stop Sri Lanka take wickets quickly and, if needed, dramatically. Commentator and bashir, what
See there from him going in with a walker into one of the courts that he wasnt in particular good health. In fact, recent appearances in court, he has been in a wheelchair. And we are told that today he has been rushed to hospital where he is undergoing that Heart Surgery. We will try and get our correspondent for washington to give us the latest on them. Just waiting for her to appear. First lets get some support. Here is gavin. Well start with Cricket And Sri lanka beat england in a test for the first time in 10 years after an eight Wicket Victory at the oval denied the hosts a clean sweep. The tourists resumed day four on 911 1, under Grey Skies in South London and visitors had Pathum Nissanka to thank, who blazed his way to a second Test Century 127 not out, as Sri Lanka made their target of 219 with ease. Stand in Captain 0llie Pope knows where his England Side went wrong. We played some good cricket through the summer but could not put it together over the four days we have here.