England's cricketers emerge from World Cup shadow
England's cricketers briefly emerged from the World Cup's shadow, cheered to the rafters by 2000 loyal supporters during a thrilling finish to a one-sided series against Sri Lanka
13/06Result
3rd Test, Sri Lanka tour of England at Manchester, Jun 13-17 2002
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![England]( "England")
512 & 50/0 (5 ov) -
![Sri Lanka]( "Sri Lanka")
253 & 308 (f/o)
Player of the Match
13/06Result
3rd Test, Sri Lanka tour of England at Manchester, Jun 13-17 2002
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![England]( "England")
512 & 50/0 (5 ov) -
![Sri Lanka]( "Sri Lanka")
253 & 308 (f/o)
Player of the Match
Match Day
England snatch a dramatic Test win at Old Trafford
It was only a couple of days ago that the crowd at Old Trafford was cheering wildly as an English foot made contact with a ball
Weather prevents Sri Lanka from taking further punishment
It came as something of a merciful relief when rain and bad light caused the umpires to call of play in the 16th over of Sri Lanka's second innings
Stewart ton and Vaas milestone as England fans cheer on two fronts
A large proportion of the crowd at Old Trafford would have thoroughly enjoyed their day
Bad light and rain end second day at Old Trafford with England in charge
Only 117 minutes of play were possible at Old Trafford on the second day of this Test, but that was long enough for England to consolidate their position by moving the score along to 377 for six when sepulchral gloom enshrouded the ground as a
England in charge as rain brings early finish at Old Trafford
On a day that finished early because of rain and bad light, England had made hay while the clouds rolled by earlier in the day to lay the foundations for another very healthy total after winning the toss