Dilshan suffers hairline fracture

Sri Lanka captain Tillakaratne Dilshan has suffered a hairline fracture of his right thumb and will bat on the final day of the Lord's Test only if "absolutely necessary".

It was initially thought that Dilshan had just a badly-bruised thumb after being hit twice by Chris Tremlett during his 193 in Sri Lanka's first innings.

But after remaining off the field on Monday, he was sent for more X-rays - which revealed bad news.

A team spokesman confirmed: "He has suffered a hairline fracture. He will bat only if absolutely necessary."

Sri Lanka may yet be vulnerable in this second match of the npower series, as they proved in the first Test in Cardiff, if England decide to push for victory rather than settle for a draw.

The hosts reached 149 for two at stumps, for an overall lead of 156.