Seamer Anderson removed Mathews (110) early on Saturday after a review - which came after much debate - for a caught behind by England captain Joe Root. But any thoughts it would precipitate a Sri Lanka collapse were ended by a fighting, unbeaten 78 from Niroshan Dickwella. He has added 70 for the seventh wicket with Dilruwan Perera, who has 21, and the pair will look to steer the home side past 350 in the afternoon session. Mathews added just three to his overnight score before a faint inside edge onto his pad was caught by wicketkeeper Jos Buttler. There has been little joy so far for the England slow bowlers with Dom Bess and Jack Leach collectively bowling 53 overs without success and 162 runs conceded.

Source: bd News24 January 23, 2021 06:56 UTC