COLOMBO (Sri Lanka), Nov 12: England should expect a tougher time when they arrive for their tour of Sri Lanka on Thursday, according to home captain Hashan Tillakaratne.

England won a Test series 2-1 in Sri Lanka in 2001 but Sri Lanka’s Test captain Hashan Tillakaratne argued: “In the last home series my assessment was that we did more to lose the series than England did to win it.

“This time we must be tougher...we will be looking for revenge,” he told reporters.

Sri Lanka have yet to beat the English in a series, although they have won one-off Tests.

Michael Vaughan’s side, who beat Sri Lanka at home 2-0 last year and who have warmed up with victory in Bangladesh, play three Tests and three one-dayers over the next six weeks.

“Our batting has not lived up to expectations during the past year and it’s essential that we knuckle down to play with discipline and determination,” Tillakaratne added.—Reuters