England tour of Sri Lanka 2014-15 News

Cook form leaves England in chaos
England's biggest problem ahead of the fast-approaching World Cup is the form of Cook and it becomes more acute each time a member of the ECB hierarchy launches into an impassioned defence of the captain
A dream day for Khettarama faithful
Tillakaratne Dilshan crashed the farewell party of Mahela Jayawardene and Kumar Sangakkara with a spectacular all-round show, but the departing pair would leave the crowd with one final jewel
'No complaints' if sacked - Cook
It has been a "hell of a year", in the words of Alastair Cook but he will have to wait a few more days to see if it has been worth it - at least from a personal perspective
Sangakkara's golden year to remember
Stats highlights from the final ODI between Sri Lanka and England, in Colombo
St Sangakkara b Jayawardene
Plays of the day from the seventh ODI between Sri Lanka and England in Colombo

Old is Gold

Number of consecutive years where Kumar Sangakkara has scored 1000+ ODI runs.

Number of times that England have beaten Sri Lanka despite being bowled out, more than against any other team.

Wickets taken by Mendis, Dilshan and Herath. This is only the second instance of three spinners taking 3+ wickets each.

Number of wickets taken by spinners this innings, the fifth instance of Sri Lanka doing this at home.

Number of ODI sixes for Jos Buttler, the most by an England keeper, overtaking Craig Kieswetter (29)

The partnership runs between James Taylor and Joe Root for the third wicket, England's best for any wicket this series.

Number of ODI fifties for James Taylor; this is his first. He made 1 & 25 in his only other ODIs, against Ireland (in 2011 and 2013)

Number of times that Tillakaratne Dilshan has dismissed Moeen Ali. No bowler has dismissed him more in international cricket.

Runs score by Alex Hales off one ball, his first golden duck from 39 innings in international cricket