England vs Sri Lanka, Live Score, 2nd Test Match, Sri Lanka in England, 2016

Date: May 27, 2016

Venue: Riverside Ground, Chester-le-Street

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England beat Sri Lanka by 9 wickets | England Vs Sri Lanka Live Score, 2nd Test Match

ALASTAIR COOK admits that it was a special moment to cross the barrier of 10000 Test runs. Maintains that the game isn't about personal milestones but says that some will come along as the career progresses. Says that he is relieved at having achieved the milestone. Further feels that even though he has achieved this feat, Test cricket will continue to throw challenges at him. Congratulates Anderson for his feat and says that they both made their debuts at the same time a decade ago. Thanks his family for all the support throughout his career. Feels that this pitch was more suited to the Lankans and hence points out that it was a well earned win. Says that series wins are special as they come after a lot of effort. Sticks to his stand on batting first on this pitch despite overcast conditions on day 1. Lauds his pace attack for working their way on this docile pitch. Credits Ali for the big knock that set it up for England. Reveals that England will play the same 12-man squad for the final Test as well.

Match details

Toss: Toss won by England

Umpires: Rod Tucker (AUS) and S Ravi (IND)

TV umpire: Aleem Dar (PAK)

Match referee: Andy Pycroft (ZIM)

PLAYING XI

England

Alastair Cook (C), Alex Hales, Nick Compton, Joe Root, James Vince, Jonny Bairstow (W), Moeen Ali, Chris Woakes, Stuart Broad, Steven Finn, James Anderson

Sri Lanka

Dimuth Karunaratne, Kaushal Silva, Kusal Mendis, Dinesh Chandimal (W), Angelo Mathews (C), Lahiru Thirimanne, Milinda Siriwardana, Rangana Herath, Shaminda Eranga, Nuwan Pradeep, Suranga Lakmal