Sri Lanka still remains a long way from becoming a force in the longest form of the game. This may sound odd after sharing a series with the best Test team in the world but to dwell on this 'success' would be to ignore many weaknesses that are holding the team back.

Before this first Test against England, I said things I now regret. I was adamant that Dinesh Chandimal should be the wicketkeeper in this Test match and felt that Chamara Silva should play at your expense.