
Ramesh Mendis claimed the key scalp of Joe Root, Sri Lanka vs England, 2nd Test, Galle, 4th day, January 25, 2021 (ESPNCI)

Angelo Mathews was bowled attempting to sweep Dom Bess, Sri Lanka vs England, 2nd Test, Galle, 4th day, January 25, 2021 © Sri Lanka Cricket (ESPNCI)

Lasith Embuldeniya removed Zak Crawley early, Sri Lanka vs England, 2nd Test, Galle, 4th day, January 25, 2021 (ESPNCI)

Lasith Embuldeniya struck important lower-order runs, Sri Lanka vs England, 2nd Test, Galle, 4th day, January 25, 2021 (ESPNCI)

Ramesh Mendis cuts during Sri Lanka’s second innings, Sri Lanka vs England, 2nd Test, Galle, 4th day, January 25, 2021 (ESPNCI)

Lasith Embuldeniya walks off with the ball after claiming 7 for 137, Sri Lanka vs England, 2nd Test, Galle, 4th day, January 25, 2021 (ESPNCI)

Dilruwan Perera picked up the final wicket on the fourth morning, Sri Lanka vs England, 2nd Test, Galle, 4th day, January 25, 2021 (ESPNCI)

Lasith Embuldeniya hatches a plan with Dinesh Chandimal, Sri Lanka vs England, 2nd Test, Galle, 3rd day, January 24, 2021 (ESPNCI)

Jos Buttler was caught via his boot, Sri Lanka vs England, 2nd Test, Galle, 3rd day, January 24, 2021 (ESPNCI)

Ramesh Mendis celebrates his maiden Test wicket, Sri Lanka vs England, 2nd Test, Galle, 3rd day, January 24, 2021 (ESPNCI)

Lasith Embuldeniya’s battle with Joe Root was compelling, Sri Lanka vs England, 2nd Test, Galle, 3rd day, January 24, 2021 (ESPNCI)