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The New Westminster, B.C., native plowed three yards into the end zone for the last score of a heated, see-saw battle between the two teams with the best records in the CFL.Mahela Jayawardene and Shaun Pollock look ahead to Englands three-Test Investec series with Sri Lanka on the latest Sky Cricket Podcast. Jayawardene worked closely with England over the winter with the Sri Lankan being part of their coaching set-up for the series against Pakistan in the UAE as well as at the World T20 in India. He joins the Sky Sports commentary box this summer.The batsman promises he has shared no inside information from the England dressing room with this Sri Lankan side, but does hope they can repeat their heroics from 2014. Jayawardene reflects on their dramatic win off the penultimate ball on Sri Lankas last trip to Headingley - scene of Thursdays first Test - which secured a first series win in England.Click here to download the latest Sky Cricket Podcast or listen via the audioBoom link below. Shaun Pollock, who witnessed Englands 2-1 series win over his native South Africa over thee winter, assesses the strengths of the hosts.ddddddddddddHe thinks Englands attack, led by Stuart Broad - who took 6-17 in the win at Johannesburg - has enough firepower to see off Sri Lanka in favourable home conditions.Pollock also discusses the importance of Steven Finns fitness and whether Jimmy Anderson can carry on playing until hes 40 - like Ryan Giggs did for Pollocks beloved Manchester United. Sky Sports Cricket Podcast - 18th May Watch England and Sri Lankas first Investec Test, at Headingley, from 10am, Thursday, Sky Sports 2. Or watch from £6.99 without a contract, on NOW TV. 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