Sri Lanka cruised to an easy victory yesterday over a dismal England. Sri Lanka on home soil were always going to be tough to beat, but England failed to even compete as their old nemesis Mid-Order Batting Collapse decided to put the boot in.
Panesar was left out of the squad for Graeme Swann, and Phil Mustard (as tipped by me) was in for the injured Matt Prior. This is in line with England’s long-term policy of selecting players whose names can be used to make amusing headlines in the papers. Expect to see SWANN-SONG, PHIL CUTS THE MUSTARD and KEEN AS MUSTARD in a tabloid near you soon. Bell, Cook, Broad and Sidebottom can rest easy while this policy is in place, but Kevin Pietersen should watch out.
