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 Monday, 20 May, 2002, 12:34 GMT 13:34 UK
England force draw
First Test, Lord's, final day (stumps): Sri Lanka 555-8 dec. and 42-1 dec. v England 275 & 529-5 dec.

Chaminda Vaas was Sri Lanka's most dangerous bowler in the first session
Chaminda Vaas appeals vociferously against Mark Butcher but umpire Daryl Harper is unimpressed

Nasser Hussain avoids a bouncer then swivels to hook a short delivery
England captain Nasser Hussain deals with two short deliveries from the Sri Lanka attack

Nasser Hussain runs past the grounded Ruchira Perera (left) while Mark Butcher goes on the attack (right)
England slowly begin to raise the tempo with some attacking shots before lunch

Sri Lanka bowler Ruchira Perera dismisses Nasser Hussain lbw
Ruchira Perera celebrates Nasser Hussain's demise, dubiously given lbw by umpire Daryl Harper for 68

Sri Lanka players watch Mark Butcher trudge back to the pavilion
Butcher's stylish innings ends in needless fashion, the Surrey man run out for 105 after lunch

Kumar Sangakkara of Sri Lanka fends off the ball as England put Sri Lanka back into bat
As the light began to fade, England declared on 529 for five giving Sri Lanka a fruitless target to chase

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