The result in Trinidad aside, there's plenty of good that can be taken from the West Indies Test series

A tight win on one of the flattest tracks possible made for quite a pleasing maiden Test victory in the West Indies

Gilchrist's greatest contribution was the way he changed how the world looked at wicketkeepers

Sri Lanka have the ability but the execution has been lacking so far in the CB Series

The CB Series features the top three ODI sides in the world at the moment, playing in a format that ensures the best side will win

Why the move away from a club-dominated structure is good for Sri Lankan domestic cricket

Sri Lanka made considerable progress in 2007, but we now need to add to that the ability to win consistently

Sanath Jayasuriya and Marvan Atappatu can't be replaced, but their retirements are opportunities for youngsters to come in and make a mark

The mindset you bring to the subcontinent influences how you play. England came expecting it to be hard and, sure enough, it was hard

Sri Lanka have dictated terms in the series so far, but England will come hard at Galle

The secret of a purple patch: practice, and keeping things simple

Sri Lanka need to look at the England series as an opportunity to develop as a team

Sri Lanka may have lost the series, but they've gained a lot else

The Brisbane Test was a sobering experience, and there were plenty of lessons learned from it

The key to batting in Australia is being positive both about hitting the ball and leaving it

Things are shaping up nicely for Sri Lanka after their first tour game

What it'll take for Sri Lanka on their tour of Australia

The below-par performance against England has hurt

Why the spinners may not be the main threats for England on their tour of Sri Lanka

A big thank you to Jayasuriya and Muralitharan