Spot on about the Muppets and batting first. It has been very dry in Kandy and the wicket will crumble by about the 3rd day.

The theory about not playing Tharanga is that the English "allowed " him to score during the warm ups because they knew they could get him in the test.

I love the "walking wicket" (haven't heard that before) and if you need any help with flogging pieterson let me know, I will be at the match !