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England v Sri Lanka: Review of day one at Headingley

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Michael Holding and David Lloyd review the first day of the first Test between England and Sri Lanka at Headingley.

Both Holding and Bumble are part of the Sky Sports commentary team in Leeds and reacted after England finished on 171-5, with rain meaning no play was possible after tea.

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Holding discusses a determined knock from opener Alex Hales and an aggressive half-century from Jonny Bairstow that changed the tempo of the England innings.

The former West Indies fast bowler also talks about the challenges of playing cricket in the cold.

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Meanwhile, Bumble reflects on play-off despair for his beloved Accrington Stanley and the Super Series format and points system that has been introduced for the series against Sri Lanka and Pakistan this summer.

He also gives his thoughts on England debutant James Vince and No 3 Nick Compton, both of whom fell cheaply on day one.

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Watch day two of the first Investec Test between England and Sri Lanka, at Headingley, from 10.30am, Friday, Sky Sports 2.  Or watch from £6.99 without a contract, on NOW TV.

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