Flashback: When Sri Lanka dominated a drawn Test against England

Sri Lanka’s debut at Lord’s in 1984 saw Sidath Wettimuny score an impressive 190. The match, interrupted briefly by Tamil demonstrators, featured strong performances from Duleep Mendis and young Arjuna Ranatunga. England’s Jonathan Agnew noted the team was fatigued from previous matches but lauded Sri Lanka’s spirited play that drew attention globally.