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England warm-up in photos

England captain Michael Vaughan (right) alongside pace bowler Steve Harmison

After two long days in the field, England finally get some batting practice on the final day in Colombo

England captain Michael Vaughan hits out, watched by Board President's XI wicket-keeper Kaushal Silva

Restored to the opener's role, captain Michael Vaughan hits out early on, and 28 of his 38 runs come in boundaries

England captain Michael Vaughan wraps a towel around his head as he and opening partner Alastair Cook (right) take a drinks break

Vaughan tries an unusual method of cooling off at a drinks break as he and Alastair Cook add 77 for the first wicket

England opener Alastair Cook hits out on his way to 63

After Vaughan departs, Cook hits 63 off 87 balls before retiring to allow other players a chance to bat

England batsman Ian Bell hits out, watched by President's XI skipper Tillakaratne Dilshan at slip and Kaushal Silva behind the stumps

Ian Bell hits a six early on, and eventually retires at a drinks break after he has made 49

England batsman Kevin Pietersen's stay at the crease was brief

Kevin Pietersen is the only front-line batsman to fail with the bat, making just four before he is caught at gully

England's match at Colombo Cricket Club gradually heads toward a tame draw

The match has long been effectively over as a contest as England take some much-needed batting practice

Paul Collingwood and Owais Shah both enjoyed batting practice on Thursday

Paul Collingwood (52) and Owais Shah (38) become the third and fourth England players to retire their innings

Ravi Bopara sweeps on the way to hitting 40 not out before the game finishes as a draw

Ravi Bopara gets in on the action, hitting 40 not out before the game finishes as a draw



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