It's been said before...published at 12:38
...But that doesn't make it any less true.
Summary
England win three-Test series 2-0
Rain allows 12.2 overs on final day
Match abandoned at 17:10 BST
Karunaratne 37*, Silva 17*
Anderson takes only wicket of day
It's been said before...published at 12:38
Lunch intervalpublished at 12:35
Image source, PASo, we're taking an early lunch in the hope that we'll have some play at the end of it, maybe at about 13:10 BST if we're lucky. Clear?
Good newspublished at 12:33 British Summer Time 13 June 2016
The covers are coming off...
How's stat?!published at 12:30 British Summer Time 13 June 2016
More news on yesterday's Rod Tucker no-ball blooper - it seems that it denied us a bit of cricketing history. Oh Rod!
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I thought this was an earring at first. Bit disappointed that it's only a keyring...
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In a match against his brother’s team at Lurgashall yesterday afternoon, our captain J. Baker came in at no.9 and was out lbw first ball. As we were playing with 10, the opposition ‘generously’ said he could bat again as our 11th player, whereupon he was bowled first ball.
Tom in London
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Michael Vaughan
Ex-England captain on BBC Test Match Special"Scott Borthwick should bat at number three in the next Test. He was picked is a spinner in his only Test but has gone back to Durham and become a real high-class batsman. He's played overseas in New Zealand, got a big century for Durham not long ago against a very good Notts attack. Vince needs a few more games, but has missed a great opportunity here."
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Meanwhile, on TMS, we're back to discussing weighty England selection matters...
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I'd like to see some greater variety in your cricketing tat submissions. Has anyone got anything that isn't a mug or a clock? A cricket-themed toast rack or cigar holder, perhaps? Do let us know on #bbccricket or 81111.
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Some more newspublished at 12:10
Image source, PAI'm told there will be a pitch inspection in 10 minutes, with lunch possibly at 12:30 BST if it's still unplayable.
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Oh, great...published at 12:00
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Phil Tufnell
Ex-England spinner on BBC Test Match Special"When I first started playing there was always a jug of bitter on the table at lunchtime. John Emburey would have half a pint."
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Michael Vaughan
Ex-England captain on BBC Test Match Special"It's an unwritten rule that the nutritionist stays away from Lord's. It's the one venue where you can get chips. It would be bad for team spirit if the nutritionist messed with the Lord's menu."
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Jack Titley: Once had a bottle opener in the shape of a cricket ball, which as it opened a beer, shouted "Howzat?!"
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If, as Michael Vaughan has just implied, people are more keen to watch test matches in London than in the North, perhaps the northern test matches should be scheduled for the height of summer, rather than in May? People will always go to Lords - no need to give them the privileged slots in July and August - and it's no wonder Headingley and Chester-le-Street struggled in the spring.
Joey in Durham
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Michael Vaughan
Ex-England captain on BBC Test Match Special"I loved watching the day-night Test in Adelaide. The UAE is a perfect place for them. The temperature is key. It could work in the Caribbean. The game has to look at all areas where it could become better for spectators."