Nottinghamshire's Stuart Broad, Graeme Swann and Ryan Sidebottom were all in action again yesterday as England beat Sri Lanka in the 4rd ODI to win the series. Here is a round up of what the papers are saying.
The Sun
Cook and Kev seal series win
by Steve Brenner
"England’s Sri Lankan success has been built on a rock-steady bowling display
with Sidebottom leading the way." [full article]
The Mirror
England win Sri Lanka series
"Sidebottom made the early breakthrough by removing opener Upul Tharanga
when he was tempted into driving outside off-stump and edged to Owais
Shah at first slip." [full article]
The Daily Mail
Cook's work of art as England seal series win
by Paul Newman
"Ryan Sidebottom was the epitome
of the ideal opening bowler and
Stuart Broad took wickets again,
but this time the star was a man
who has blossomed this year like
few other Englishmen." [full article]
The Daily Express
One-day wonders lift Collingwood
by Colin Batemen
"Again it was
the pace trio who set up the victory – Anderson, Stuart Broad and Ryan
Sidebottom sharing eight wickets after Sri Lanka had the benefit of
batting in daylight again." [full article]
The Times
England young bloods deliver blow for future in overdue win
by Richard Hobson
"Sri Lanka were behind from the opening exchanges, when they were reduced to 20 for three by James Anderson and Ryan Sidebottom, who has comfortably outbowled Chaminda Vaas over the past 11 days." [full article]
The Telegraph
Collingwood and England beat the odds
by Simon Briggs
"Ryan Sidebottom roared in with his customary red face, taking his combined figures for the last three games to 38.1-5-69-8" [full article]
The Guardian
Collingwood's men become Asian tigers as England triumph
by David Hopps
"Ryan Sidebottom's part in England's three successive wins has been immense. " [full article]
The Independent
Hats off to Cook as England seal series victory
by Stephen Brenkley
"If it has been a team effort, Ryan Sidebottom was at the head of it
yesterday, as he has been thus far. He took 3 for 27 from 10 overs yesterday
to take his tally to 10 for 127 in the series." [full article]