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Cricket world reacts to ‘farcical’ scenes on day one of England-Sri Lanka Test
Former England captains Nasser Hussain, Mike Atherton and Michael Vaughan led the outrage after Sri Lanka capitulated in disgraceful fashion on day one of the First Test in Galle.The hosts were rolled for 135 as spinner Dom Bess took five wickets despite admitting he hadn’t bowled very well.
Almost every batsman fell to an innocuous delivery, including being caught off long hops and while attempting reverse sweeps.
“I think abysmal is being kind – it was absolutely ridiculous,” Hussain said. ”You…
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