Robson and Ballance put England in control

Jun 21, 2014

Dhammika Prasad removed Alastair Cook in the morning's fourth over as the England captain continued to struggle•Getty Images

Robson waited patiently for loose deliveries•Getty Images

Fancy dress Saturday: the men in white coats were needed in the stands•Getty Images

Ian Bell, in his 100th Test, reached a half-century...•PA Photos

Sam Robson notched his first Test half-century during a steady first session•PA Photos

Gary Ballance continued his productive series with a half-century in a second-wicket stand of 149•Getty Images

Ballance was caught behind off Angelo Mathews shortly before tea•Getty Images

...before falling caught down the leg side off Shaminda Eranga•Getty Images

Bird's eye view: the local wildlife admire Robson's drive•Getty Images

Robson takes in the ovation for his maiden Test hundred after sitting through tea on 98•Getty Images

Eranga also removed Moeen Ali as England finished the day on 318 for 6•AFP