[3] Thisara Perera made his Test debut for Sri Lanka in this game.

This included a record stand for the sixth wicket against Sri Lanka, when Eoin Morgan and Matt Prior made 101 runs.

[6] Dilshan also suffered a broken thumb from a delivery on the third day by Chris Tremlett that caused him to miss the Third Test.

[7] England wicketkeeper Matt Prior was reprimanded by the International Cricket Council for breaking a window in the dressing room after he was run out.

[9] Sri Lankan batsman Lahiru Thirimanne made his Test Match debut.