Amazulu

It's fun watching India get smashed at 1 day and 20 over cricket as these are supposed to be their strong points, seeing as they are no longer interested in test cricket.

DeadVim

I think I heard a TV commentator musing about how, given the relative populations of India, Sri Lanka and Australia, India haven't produced a really great side (winning worldwide) for a long time.

Interesting point, and even as a Pom I have to admire the Aussies (past) for producing a squad that could win in all conditions.

It's the true test of a side worthy of being top dog.

DeadVim

India chase down 320 AND get a bonus point with ease to keep them in finals contention.

Strange game indeed.

Vash the Stampede

An unbelievable turnaround. Kohli hit four 4s and a 6 in a single over!

DeadVim

They could have done with some of that earlier in the series, final game in the group should be competitive

General Tojo

England Test Squad & fixtures for Sri Lanka:

15-17 March vs Sri Lanka Board XI, Colombo, 20-22 March vs Sri Lanka Cricket Development XI, Colombo, 26 March first Test, Galle International Stadium, 3 April second Test, P Sara Oval, Colombo

Andrew Strauss (captain) (Middlesex), James Anderson (Lancashire), Ian Bell (Warwickshire), Ravi Bopara (Essex), Tim Bresnan (Yorkshire), Stuart Broad (Nottinghamshire), Alastair Cook (Essex), Steven Davies (Surrey), Steven Finn (Middlesex), Monty Panesar (Sussex), Samit Patel (Nottinghamshire), Kevin Pietersen (Surrey), Matt Prior (Sussex), Graeme Swann (Nottinghamshire), James Tredwell (Kent), Jonathan Trott (Warwickshire)


I'd have had J Bairstow in as sub keeper as it's a short tour & he'd bolster the (potentially weak) batting. Is Bopara really a better bet than Morgan? Tredwell needed?

Broad Shoulders

Davies is the spare keeper and far more suited to the longer form of the game than Bairstow.

DeadVim

Good win for Sri Lanka today to get them into the finals. Cracking support too

The Indians head for the airport.

At least they'll be able to catch up with their taxi driving brethren.

Vash the Stampede

Feisty play by the Lankans! Full credit to them, it was a well deserved win.

DeadVim

Should be a good finals series, I'd be at the Gabba on Sunday if I wasn't scheduled to play

chris955

Sri Lanka should win it from here, they have beaten Australia the last 3 meetings and definitely seem to have their measure.

Broad Shoulders

Things haven't got that desperate for the Aussies yet, have they?

cresta57

And you thought he came on a spouse visa.................... when all along it was a special sporting talent one.

DeadVim

Well, if you can bowl spin then anyone is a chance these days.

My sporting prowess is confined to throwing a mean dart or three.

papilon

Michael Beer anyone