Loss to Sri Lanka: Spin remains puzzle for England (Galle)

Sri Lanka beat England by 75 runs on the fourth day of the first Test in Galle. The hosts now lead the series 1-0 in the two-match series. Rangana Herath was dclared the Man of the Match for his first ten-wicket haul in Tests (12 for 171). It was Sri Lanka's only second win in 18 Tests since the retirement of Muttiah Muralitharan in 2010. They lost six while the rest were drawn. Andrew Strauss has admitted his batting failure contributed to England losing the Test.Mar 2012


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