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Originally Posted by engssmoothcriminal Whereas whilst Sri Lanka may have been on the wrong end of a monumental pasting down under as warm ups for a series go you really can't beat a couple of tests against the best side in the world. |
I reckon Aus have softened them up nicely for you (except Sangakarra

) A few of those S.L players will be down on confidence and will be under pressure, if England get on top of them from the start, i reckon they might cave.
Of course there is the Murali factor, but the English bats are pretty good players of spin these days. They would want to win the toss and bat first though, that's for sure.