1.   The batsmen got the runs while we had the bowlers who could take wickets for us.

2.   There should be reverse swing and in Gough, Dominic Cork and Chris Lewis we have three bowlers who can do that.

3.   Muralitharan said one of the main reasons for his success was that Sri Lanka had bowlers to provide him valuable support.

4.   Sri Lanka coach Dav Whatmore said Friday his team hoped to have key bowler Muttiah Muralitharan back in time for the second Test against England.