Alex Hales Test-best 94 boosted Englands hopes of whitewashing Sri Lanka on a weather-affected day four of the third Investec Test at Lords. Hales fell narrowly short of a maiden ton for the third time in the series having been dismissed for 86 his sides innings and 88-run win at Headingley and 83 in their nine-wicket victory at Emirates Riverside in Durham.But the openers fourth Test half-century and Alastair Cooks 49 not out from an unfamiliar No 7 spot led to England declaring on 233-7 with a lead of 361 after rain had washed out the entire morning session.Dimuth Karunaratne (19no) and Kaushal Silva (12no) negotiated a potentially tricky 12 overs, though, as Sri Lanka closed on 32-0 and with further showers forecast for Monday, England could struggle to complete their fourth whitewash since 1978, having thumped India 4-0 in 2011 and crushed New Zealand 3-0 and West Indies 4-0 in 2004. Alex Hales was unable to complete his maiden Test ton The Lords drizzle, however, gave Cook extra time to rest the knee he bruised while fielding at silly mid-off on day three and the England skipper displayed no signs of discomfort when he joined Hales at the crease following the early-afternoon lbw exit of night-watchman Steve Finn (7).Cooks only trouble came against spinner Rangana Herath, the left-hander successfully reviewing one lbw decision with the ball striking him outside the line but then fortunate that opposing captain Angelo Mathews opted not to go upstairs with Heraths delivery set to turn back onto his stumps.Hales also enjoyed a slice of luck when Nuwan Pradeep (3-37) was adjudged to have bowled him with a no ball, despite replays showing the Sri Lanka paceman - who castled Joe Root, James Vince and Jonny Bairstow on day three - had kept a part of his foot behind the line. Nuwan Pradeep was harshly adjudged to have bowled a no ball The Nottinghamshire star built on his overnight 41 with a host of sweet strokes, including smoking Herath for six over long-on, as he bossed an 82-run stand with regular opening partner Cook.But, with tea approaching, Hales was given out lbw to Mathews after being clattered above the knee roll, ball-tracking technology showing Hales leg stump would have been shaved. Alastair Cook unleased a scoop shot at Lords Cook and Moeen Ali (9) darted in and out of the dressing room after tea as rain fell in a start-stop manner and the cricket was just as frenetic in the moments before England declared - Moeen pouched in the deep off Shaminda Eranga (3-58), and Cook spanking a maximum over midwicket and attempting a Jos Buttler-esque scoop. Karunaratne and Silva, though, calmed things down during the final overs to keep Sri Lanka in with a chance, however faint, of launching a successful run chase an on intriguing-looking Monday in the capital.Our build-up to day five starts at 10.30am on Monday on Sky Sports 2, while you can also follow the days play on skysports.com and Sky Sports apps via our rolling over-by-over blog.Highlights of day three come your way from 8pm tonight on Sky Sports 2 and then stick around at 9pm for The Verdict with Charles Colvile, Bob Willis, Jonathan Trott and Russel Arnold. Cheap Puma Shoes Wholesale . -- The NFL cancelled its Hall of Fame game between St. Puma Shoes Online Sale .com) - The Calgary Flames were again involved in a game in which a team was held scoreless, only this time they came out on the winning side. http://www.clearancepuma.com/. -- Ryan Millers debut for the St. Puma Shoes Clearance Sale . Fifth-seeded Cilic gained his fourth title in Zagreb and became the third Croat overall to win at least 10 career titles. Cilic also lifted his career record in Zagreb to 22-4, winning 20 of his last 21 matches at the event. Cheap Puma Shoes China . - The Oakland Athletics say they are stopping negotiations to extend their lease at the Coliseum.Ross calling a Jadeveon Clowney hit:Ross calls DeAndre Jordan posterizing Brandon Knight:Ross calls LeBron James dunking on Jason Terry: Wholesale HoodiesNFL Shirts OutletJerseys NFL WholesaleCheap NFL Jerseys Free ShippingWholesale Jerseys CheapCheap NFL Jerseys ChinaWholesale JerseysWholesale NFL JerseysCheap NFL Jerseys ChinaCheap NFL Jerseys ' ' '