Nottinghamshire's Stuart Broad, Graeme Swann and Ryan Sidebottom were all in action again yesterday as England beat Sri Lanka in the 4rd ODI to win the series. Here is a round up of what the papers are saying.
The Sun
Cook and Kev seal series win
by Steve Brenner
"England’s Sri Lankan success has been built on a rock-steady bowling display with Sidebottom leading the way." [full article]
The Mirror
England win Sri Lanka series
"Sidebottom made the early breakthrough by removing opener Upul Tharangawhen he was tempted into driving outside off-stump and edged to OwaisShah at first slip." [full article]
The Daily Mail
Cook's work of art as England seal series win
by Paul Newman
"Ryan Sidebottom was the epitomeof the ideal opening bowler andStuart Broad took wickets again,but this time the star was a manwho has blossomed this year likefew other Englishmen." [full article]
The Daily Express
One-day wonders lift Collingwood
by Colin Batemen
"Again it wasthe pace trio who set up the victory – Anderson, Stuart Broad and RyanSidebottom sharing eight wickets after Sri Lanka had the benefit ofbatting in daylight again." [full article]
The Times
England young bloods deliver blow for future in overdue win
by Richard Hobson
"Sri Lanka were behind from the opening exchanges, when they were reduced to 20for three by James Anderson and Ryan Sidebottom, who has comfortablyoutbowled Chaminda Vaas over the past 11 days." [full article]
The Telegraph
Collingwood and England beat the odds
by Simon Briggs
"Ryan Sidebottom roared in with his customary red face, taking his combined figures for the last three games to 38.1-5-69-8" [full article]
The Guardian
Collingwood's men become Asian tigers as England triumph
by David Hopps
"Ryan Sidebottom's part in England's three successive wins has been immense. " [full article]
The Independent
Hats off to Cook as England seal series victory
by Stephen Brenkley
"If it has been a team effort, Ryan Sidebottom was at the head of it yesterday, as he has been thus far. He took 3 for 27 from 10 overs yesterday to take his tally to 10 for 127 in the series." [full article]