Preview: Draw not an choice for England in 2nd Test in opposition to Sri Lanka

While England solely wants a attract Galle to clinch one other take a look at collection in Sri Lanka, it’s a consequence that will likely be removed from the minds of Joe Root’s lineup when the second take a look at begins Friday.
England is in fourth spot on the ICC Test Championship standings, behind India, New Zealand and Australia. The closing will likely be performed in June and, to stay in calculations, England must win the second take a look at in opposition to Sri Lanka after which journey to India and win that collection, too.
England hasn’t misplaced a collection in Sri Lanka since 2007, having typically countered spin bowling nicely to search out success.Root was in command within the first take a look at, scoring 228 within the first innings to set England on target for a seven-wicket win after Sri Lanka was skittled for 135 on day one.
But it was his second innings, run out for one as England slipped to 14-3 chasing a really modest goal, that he’ll be aiming to handle when he performs his 99th take a look at beginning Friday.

England openers Dominic Sibley and Zak Crawley had been every dismissed for single digit scores in each innings in Galle, however Root has backed his openers to determine a greater basis within the second match.
Daniel Lawrence made his take a look at debut batting at No. 5 and after 73 in his first innings, he was composed and added 21 in a 62-run partnership with Jonny Bairstow that ushered England to victory.
England has a couple of choices and will probably make some rotations particularly quick bowlers – with a four-test tour of India arising subsequent.
Jimmy Anderson missed the opening take a look at however may return for the second. Stuart Broad performed within the first take a look at however might get a relaxation. England additionally may swap Olly Stone for Mark Wood, who gives outright tempo, whereas Chris Woakes and Sam Curran may very well be competing for the allrounder spot.
Sri Lanka is anticipated to make modifications for the match. The hosts started the collection with 22 gamers getting into the bio-secure bubble.
However, 5 gamers had been despatched residence after Sri Lanka Cricket expressed dissatisfaction over some participating in card video games whereas the batting was collapsing on day one of many first take a look at.
Seamer Suranga Lakmal and top-order batsman Oshada Fernando are anticipated to return to the lineup after recovering from accidents. Lakmal will change Wanindu Hasaranga, and Fernando will are available in for Kusal Mendis.Spin bowling allrounder Ramesh Mendis may make his debut if Sri Lanka decides to go away out allrounder Dasun Shanka.
Lineups:
Sri Lanka (from): Dinesh Chandimal (captain), Dushmantha Chameera, Wanindu Hasaranga, Niroshan Dickwella, Lasith Embuldeniya, Asitha Fernando, Oshada Fernando, Vishwa Fernando, Suranga Lakmal, Angelo Mathews, Ramesh Mendis, Dilruwan Perera, Kusal Perera, Lakshan Sandakan, Dasun Shanaka, Roshen Silva and Lahiru Thirimanne.
England (from): Joe Root (captain), Moeen Ali, Jimmy Anderson, Jonny Bairstow, Dom Bess, Stuart Broad, Jos Buttler, Zak Crawley, Sam Curran, Ben Foakes, Daniel Lawrence, Jack Leach, Dom Sibley, Olly Stone, Chris Woakes and Mark Wood.