Third Test: Tremlett pushes Sri Lankans with the wall

Tremlett shattered Sri Lankan batting line with his Test-best haul, 6-42, leaving Sri Lanka on 177 for nine when rain forced early stumps on the second day of the third and final Test. James Anderson took two and Gramm Swan claimed one wicket. Prasanna Jayawardene, who made a century in the first Test, offered resistance with several stylish shots on his way to 43.Dilhara Fernando was not out on 33 runs while Chanaka Welegedara was on seven when the players came off the field and could not return due to unfavourable weather.