England storm fortress Galle to end winless overseas run
England ended the longest winless streak in overseas Tests in their history with a crushing victory over Sri Lanka
06/11Result
1st Test, England tour of Sri Lanka at Galle, Nov 6-9 2018
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![England]( "England")
342 & 322/6d -
![Sri Lanka]( "Sri Lanka")
203 & 250 (85.1 ov)
Player of the Match
06/11Result
1st Test, England tour of Sri Lanka at Galle, Nov 6-9 2018
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![England]( "England")
342 & 322/6d -
![Sri Lanka]( "Sri Lanka")
203 & 250 (85.1 ov)
Player of the Match
Day 4
Vibrant England find the strength to match their depth
There were notable performances from Ben Foakes, Moeen Ali and Keaton Jennings but almost everyone contributed to England's first away Test win in two years
Joe Root praises England's game awareness after memorable Galle victory
Marshalling bowling attack was "great fun" says England captain, as he reflects on 211-run win
Chandika Hathurusingha critical of 'school kid' batting from Sri Lanka
England laid traps and Sri Lanka's batsmen fell into them, said coach Chandika Hathurusingha after heavy defeat in Galle
Injured Dinesh Chandimal doubtful for second Test
Sri Lanka captain Dinesh Chandimal is almost certainly out of the second Test in Pallekele after it was confirmed that his groin tear will take up to two weeks to heal
Rangana Herath retires saying it's 'the right time' to go
There was no famous farewell at Galle but Rangana Herath was happy it was "the right time" for him to retire from international competition
Angelo Mathews' form encouraging for Sri Lanka, says Chandika Hathurusingha
Sri Lanka coach Chandika Hathurusingha was pleased with Angelo Mathews' response after being dropped from the one-day side and criticised for his running
Ben Foakes ready to make way for Jonny Bairstow despite impressive debut
Despite being named Man of the Match in Galle, Ben Foakes said he knows there are no guarantees over his place in the side
Day 3
England take grip after Keaton Jennings comes good
An unbeaten 146 from Keaton Jennings helped propel England to a virtually unassailable position on day three of the first Test in Galle
Sri Lanka spinners undone by 'attacking mindset', says bowling coach
With England on top in Rangana Herath's final Test, Piyal Wijetunge admitted that Sri Lanka's spinners had been outbowled by the visitors
'My form this summer wasn't up to scratch' - Keaton Jennings
Batsman endured sleepless nights during form slump against India, but comes good at Galle to give England big advantage
Patient Keaton Jennings finds his subcontinental stride once again
It may not quite signal his arrival at Test level, but Keaton Jennings rewarded the selectors' patience with a big step forward in Galle
James Anderson handed demerit point for dissent in Galle Test
Fast bowler gets second demerit points in as many Tests for throwing ball into the ground in disagreement
Patient Keaton Jennings finds his subcontinental stride once again
It may not quite signal his arrival at Test level, but Keaton Jennings rewarded the selectors' patience with a big step forward in Galle
Day 2
Ben Foakes, Moeen Ali underpin dominant day for England
England have not won a Test away from home for two years but, two days into the Galle Test, they have an excellent opportunity to put an end to that run
Ben Foakes becomes the fifth keeper to score a century on Test debut
The key stats as Ben Foakes makes history on the second morning in Galle
Day 1
Ben Foakes shows class on debut to lift England from adversity
Debutant wicketkeeper Ben Foakes finished the day on 87 not out as England rallied from 103 for 5 through a series of lower-order stands
Others
Herath's goodbye, Root's hello
It was a less than memorable goodbye for a legend. For England's captain, it's all coming up roses
England saviour Ben Foakes 'never believed' he'd be making his Test debut
Debutant wicketkeeper thought he'd be making up the numbers after joining tour as an injury replacement
'He looks like a club cricketer but his mental strength is unbelievable' - Paul Farbrace on Rangana Herath
Sri Lanka's former coach, now England assistant, recalls the impact of their retiring spinner
Herath - as good as Muralitharan?
The left-arm spinner has done the near unthinkable - he has almost matched the numbers achieved by Muttiah Muralitharan
Lahiru Kumara axed from Sri Lanka squad for breaking team curfew
Dushmantha Chameeera steps in as reserve seamer for the three-Test series
Ben Foakes and Rory Burns set for England debuts
England close to finalising line-up but delay confirming their team with bad weather set to threaten a prompt start
From Ranatunga to Rashid Khan: Who's played with or against Herath?
Has Rangana Herath played with Arjuna Ranatunga and faced off against young Rashid Khan too? Take our quiz to find out how well you know his career
Assured Ben Foakes shuns 'risky' approach to set up England
Old-fashioned Test innings from inexperienced duo Ben Foakes and Sam Curran provided an antidote for England's top-order failings
Galle up for grabs as spinners prepare to take centre stage
Rangana Herath prepares to play his final Test, as England size up a number of potential debutants on a surface that's bound to favour spin