England vs Sri Lanka 2nd test debate

So the 2nd test is upon us,Will England make another tremendous win or will Sri Lanka fight back to win the 2nd test? All will be known in 5 days time.

The 12 man teams are as follow:

England
Andrew Strauss (C)
Alistair Cook
Jonathan Trott
Kevin Pietersen
Ian Bell
Eoin Morgan
Matt Prior (W-K)
Stuart Broad
Graeme Swann
Chris Tremlett
Steve Finn
Jade Dernbach

Sri Lanka (Can't find the 12 man squad anywhere)

Tillakaratne Dilshan (C)
Tharanga Paranavithana (Spell check!)
Lahiru Thirimanne
Kumar Sangakkara
Mahela Jayawardene
Thilan Samaraweera
Dinesh Chandimal
Prasanna Jaywardene (W-K)
Thissara Perera
Suraj Randiv
Ajantha Mendis
Rangana Herath
Dilhara Fernanado
Chanka Welegedara
Suranga Lakmal
Farveez Maharoof

Once again like the 1st feel free to discuss the action

And updates of the match will be up on the thread.

Finn or Dernbach?

Any idea what the pitch and weather should be like?

These could be factors in their final selection decision. Think I would go for Finn, but a bit worried that this may leave England's pace attack a bit one dimensional.

LivinginItaly wrote:Finn or Dernbach?

Any idea what the pitch and weather should be like?

These could be factors in their final selection decision. Think I would go for Finn, but a bit worried that this may leave England's pace attack a bit one dimensional.

Not sure on the pitch but I know theres no forecast for rain over the next few days.

Flower says he won't make his pick until the morning of the test depending on the pitch and conditions. Wouldn't surprise me too much if they went with Dernbach. Although Finn obviously will be the likely option.

think it should be Finn. its his home ground where he has a good record. Finn's a wicket taker, all be it with an economy rate that has to come down. with experience he'll be able to address.

gonna be a close game but gonna be harder to knock over the lankans in this game cos lords is a lot flatter pitch where as cardiff spins miles a lot

Toss predictions anyone?

Surely if England win the toss they'll bat first after the success in the 1st test. Forecast looking lovely aswell.

Sri Lanka win the toss,bowl first.

Finn in for Anderson.

Finn was always going to play i feel. Right, lets go.

Welegedara to bowl the first over for Sri Lanka.

Lakmal starts with a wide,no surprise there.

I really hope that England get off to a decent start.

A 50 partnership here or even more would be terrific.

Nice shot from Strauss

Strauss gone for 4 least thing that we wanted.

Oh no, not great from Strauss.

Trott should come in and settle the ship here.

Ahh the Cook Trott pairing, this should lead to runs

Credit to Sri Lanka, there bowlers have started well

Is there a better pairin than these two in International cricket right now?

Argh.

Sounded pretty plumb.

Cook doesn't sound too secure yet. Everyone's vulnerable early.

Good to hear the commentator aying he looks good on the front foot though. That's where he's poor when out of form.

It was pretty plumb cowshot. Cook did very well in advising Strauss not to refer as it would have been wasted.

Nope there isn't.

Not many people come to close to these in the batting ranks aswell.

Just the pairing you want in these situations Liam.

Oh my oh my ..fun times

Trott looks to be out,refers it.

Review wasted.

Sounds like they were right to bowl!!!!!!

Poor shot Trott.

Not a great start, certainly not what England have wanted

Hmm...

Just as well we keep picking 6 batsmen

Pietersens chance to prove himself now. Decisive innings for him.

Big time for KP now, he simply has to perform here i feel.

Pietersen needs to be there still at lunch tomorrow. Think he knows that. Hope he knows that...

I like KP but time is starting to run out on him now. Needs a big score.

in a way, good for KP that he came in early, doesn't have to face the left am spinner right away.

Pietersen gone for 2.

Place well under threat now.

Played a poor shot,shouldn't of had a go at it.

Great start from Sri Lanka. KP must surely be under pressure now....

Bell plays a lovely shot first ball.

Class from Bell. He and Cook should steady the ship.

What the *%£" is going on???

Conditions are perfect, the pitch is fine, and England getting themselves out, by all accounts!

Both form players.

Should do well but if they do remains to be seen.

Am now sulking.

Its ok cowshot. Cook and Bell will steady the sip and see England recover from this.

Cowshot wrote:What the *%£" is going on???

Conditions are perfect, the pitch is fine, and England getting themselves out, by all accounts!

This is what annoys me with England,they make one outstanding performance then the next play poor.

Perfect conditions for batting England should be scoring alot of runs on this pitch.

Hello one and all:

Would it be churlish of me to say, 'time to drop him'?

What a terrible shot. Boycott's mum ...

The pitch isnt doing much, I wonder if Trott was a bit fatigued. So SL off to a great start.

Cookie and Belly need to keep it tight and get to lunch.

Lovely day at Lords - looks great 8)

Welcome Eltham

I think alot of people including myself think he should be dropped. It's Bopara or Hildreths chance now surely.

Good to see youve joined up eltham.

Bell looking good already.

That said, Bell was nearly out then.

By gum. And some people say test cricket is dull...

Bell sounds in good nick.

Wonder if Trott had really recovered from his marathon at the weekend? Sounded like a tired shot.