Parsons pleased with Lions progress

ECB performance director David Parsons hailed England Lions’ batsmen after they laid the platform for a 117-run win over Sri Lanka in Colombo that secured a 3-2 one-day international series victory.

Lions roar to series win

Joe Root compiled an unbeaten 110 and Jos Buttler provided further evidence of his talent with a blistering 31-ball 64 as England Lions secured a series-clinching 117-run victory over Sri Lanka A.

Jayawardene eyeing finisher’s role at Daredevils

Mahela Jayawardene, the Sri Lanka captain, has said he will complement the big-hitting batsmen at his new IPL franchise, the Delhi Daredevils, and will try to play the role of a finisher

‘I think we’re favourites’ – Clarke

India won the World Cup last year and Sri Lanka were the runners-up, but Michael Clarke believes Australia deserve to be the favourites for the Commonwealth Bank Series, which starts on Sunday

Sri Lanka A draw level with Lions

England Lions were unable to build on a highly promising start as they suffered a four-wicket defeat to Sri Lanka A in Colombo – a result that sets up a series-decider at the same venue.

Sri Lanka A level series against Lions

Sri Lanka A won the fourth match of their series with England Lions to draw level at 2-2 and set up a decider in Colombo on Monday

Tremlett faces three months out

Chris Tremlett is facing a lengthy break from the game after specialists decided his back injury may require surgery.

Injured Meaker heads home

Stuart Meaker has been ruled out of the remainder of England Lions’ tour of Sri Lanka and the United Arab Emirates. The Surrey fast bowler has picked up a lower back injury and will return to the UK.

Injured Meaker heads home

Stuart Meaker has been ruled out of the remainder of England Lions’ tour of Sri Lanka and the United Arab Emirates. The Surrey fast bowler has picked up a lower back injury and will return to the UK.

Injured Meaker heads home

Stuart Meaker has been ruled out of the remainder of England Lions’ tour of Sri Lanka and the United Arab Emirates. The Surrey fast bowler has picked up a lower back injury and will return to the UK.

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