Sri Lanka captain Mahela Jayawardene still rates England as the number one side in the world, despite their recent struggles in the sub-continent.
England ascended to the top of the rankings courtesy of a 4-0 home win over India last summer but are in danger of slipping from top spot already following a 3-0 series defeat against Pakistan and a 75-run loss in Galle last week.
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