Sri Lanka vs England, 1st Test - Live Cricket Score, Commentary

Series: England tour of Sri Lanka, 2018 Venue: Galle International Stadium, Galle Date & Time: Nov 06-Nov 10, 10:00 AM LOCAL

England cantered to a 211-run win. © AFP

That's it from us folks! Herath's final Test comes to an end and so does our coverage for this game. Plenty of cricket still going on with New Zealand taking on Pakistan. Until next time then ...

POST-MATCH THOUGHTS -

Rangana Herath: It's of course an emotional occasion, but I need to start another life. I might go to my club and may play some first-class cricket. From 2011 the support from my wife, kids and my immediate family members, I really appreciate the support and without that I don't I could have got to where I am right now." He holds his composure as he thanks everyone who helped him have a great career.

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Prelude - Day 4

It was Keaton Jennings' day yesterday, wasn't it? The pressure on the young lad had been relentless this past year. He's had to wait for 13 Tests to score his second hundred and boy was he relieved!

It was a press conference to behold at Galle. You can always trust Vithushanto capture the mood perfectly. He does so in this copy.

So where does it leave the Test match? In England's grasp, of course. Sri Lanka's Galle bastion looks set to fall unless they can conjure a miracle and score 447 more runs. Rangana Herath may not be able to add to his 433 wickets but he'd love to add one final Galle magic, this time with the bat, to bail his team out.

It's going to be very, very difficult. The pitch will play tricks for England's three spinners. Reverse swing may also come into play for Anderson and Curran. This could well be the last day of this opening Test. Welcome!