England's confident win by 5-wickets against West Indies a Lord's on Monday has seen Stuart Broad jump five places in the International Cricket Council rankings, announced on Tuesday.

Kemar Roach stunned England with a dramatic late burst to give West Indies hope of an improbable victory in the first Test at Lord's on Sunday.

James Anderson was named England's cricketer of the year for 2011/12 at a ceremony at Lord's on Monday.

Off-spinner Graeme Swann's 10-wicket haul not only helped England to a Test victory in Colombo but also lifted him six places to fourth spot in the International Cricket Council (ICC) Test bowling rankings - just one place behind team mate James Anderson.

England bounced back after being spun out cheaply by Sri Lanka to leave the first cricket Test evenly poised at the Galle International Stadium on Tuesday.

On a day when James Anderson, followed by the other English bowlers, ripped through the Sri Lankan batting line-up, skipper Mahela Jayawardena showed solid resistance as Sri Lanka ended Day 1 of the 1st Test against England on 289 for the loss of 8 wickets.

Skipper Mahela Jayawardena crafted a classy century to steer Sri Lanka out of trouble on the opening day of the first Test against England in Galle on Monday.

Alastair Cook hammered an unbeaten 163 on the second day of England's three-day practice match against Sri Lanka Board XI in Colombo on Friday.

Fast bowler James Anderson and spinner Monty Panesar warmed up for England's two-Test series against Sri Lanka with rich hauls in the tour opener in Colombo on Thursday.

England finish Day 1 of the 3rd Test against Pakistan with a 5-run lead as 16 wickets fall by the close of day's play.