England frustrated as Sri Lanka take charge

Chaminda Vaas and Muttiah Muralitharan shared eight wickets as England were bowled out for 294 on the third day of their second…

Chaminda Vaas and Muttiah Muralitharan shared eight wickets as England were bowled out for 294 on the third day of their second test against Sri Lanka in Kandy today.

Chaminda Vaas and Muttiah Muralitharan shared eight wickets as England were bowled out for 294 on the third day of their second test against Sri Lanka in Kandy today.

The tourists, starting the day on 163 for four replying to Sri Lanka's 382, slumped to 205 for seven before battling innings by Graham Thorpe (57) and Gareth Batty (38) frustrated Sri Lanka.

The home team eventually wrapped up the innings 12 minutes before the tea interval to claim a 92-run first innings lead.