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The Latest Breaking News on International Cricket

England pay tribute Graham Thorpe before Sri Lanka Test at Old Trafford

Players will wear black armbands throughout the First Test

Evening Standard

England pay tribute to Graham Thorpe with commemoration at Old Trafford

Graham Thorpe took his own life at the age of 55

The Independent UK

England settle for quick-fix despite Ashes talk ahead of Sri Lanka Test

England appear to have stopped looking for a replacement for Ben Stokes - at least in the short-term

Evening Standard

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England v Sri Lanka: first men’s cricket Test match, day one – as it happened

Sri Lanka recovered from 6-3 to post 236 at Old Trafford before England reached 22-0 when bad light stopped play

The Guardian - UK

Darwin wants South Africa T20s for international return

Northern Territory Cricket is targeting hosting Australia's white-ball matches against South Africa in 2025, in a bid to bring internationals back to Darwin.

AAP

English cricket to honour Graham Thorpe ahead of first Test against Sri Lanka

Captain Ollie Pope has spoken of his admiration for the former player and batting mentor.

The Independent UK

Ollie Pope will strike different tone as leader but continuity is key

England’s stand-in Test captain has a weakened team under him for the first Test against Sri Lanka

The Guardian - UK

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How to watch England vs Sri Lanka and live stream 1st Test online or on TV, hosts just ahead going into Day 4

Here's how you can watch England vs Sri Lanka 1st Test online, ready for when it takes place from Wednesday, August 21 to Sunday, August 25.

WhatToWatch

Five talking points ahead of England’s Test series against Sri Lanka

Ollie Pope steps in as skipper in the absence of Ben Stokes and Dan Lawrence gets the chance to impress.

The Independent UK

Ollie Pope: England captain ready for 'one of the greatest honours in cricket'

The 26-year-old believes he is up for the challenge of stepping into Ben Stokes’ shoes

Evening Standard

Ollie Pope reveals whether he will stick with Bazball or strike own course

Pope will become the 82nd man to take up the role when he leads his country out against Sri Lanka.

The Independent UK

Dan Lawrence’s journey from cricket-mad kid to England’s new Test opener

The batter’s former youth coach is in no doubt that Lawrence has the dedication and self-belief to succeed

The Guardian - UK

England vs Sri Lanka: Ollie Pope must seize chance to silence critics in Ben Stokes' absence

Stand-in skipper to helm First Test at Old Trafford

Evening Standard

Sydneysider Darius Visser the toast of Samoan cricket

Sydneysider Darius Visser has blasted 39 runs for Samoa against Vanuatu to establish a new ICC world record for most runs scored in an over.

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The Independent UK

What does the future hold for The Hundred?

A television rights deal until 2028 means continuing whispers about converting The Hundred into a T20 competition are on the back-burner.

The Guardian - UK

Sri Lanka’s Test return to England has gone under the radar but is long overdue

Tourists are not the force of old but Dan Lawrence’s technique will be tested as an opener at Old Trafford

International Business Times

Stokes Absence Adds Extra Edge To England-Sri Lanka Series

England head into the first Test against Sri Lanka at Old Trafford starting Wednesday with several players given a chance to prove a point after captain Ben Stokes's series-ending injury.

AAP

Ex-cricket star Michael Slater remains behind bars

Former cricket star and TV commentator Michael Slater who is accused of more than a dozen offences including choking has had a second bail application refused.

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The Guardian - UK

Matthew Potts to face Sri Lanka as part of five-man England bowling attack

Matthew Potts will form part of a five-man England bowling attack in the opening Test against Sri Lanka, with Harry Brook promoted to vice-captain

The Independent UK

Matthew Potts named in England’s team for first Sri Lanka Test

Matthew Potts and Dan Lawrence have been named in England’s Test team against Sri Lanka

Evening Standard

Dan Lawrence confident he fits the mould for England as team to play Sri Lanka confirmed

Ollie Pope to captain side as Ben Stokes ruled out due to injury

The Independent UK

Dan Lawrence confident his approach will suit new role as England opener

Lawrence will open with Ben Duckett in the absence of the injured Zak Crawley.

AAP

Healy finds it 'hard to fathom' playing in Bangladesh

Alyssa Healy says it would be morally "hard to fathom" October's Twenty20 World Cup being played in Bangladesh, amid political unrest in the country.

AAP

Cummins to manage workloads before Test summer

Test captain Pat Cummins is unlikely to bank on a Sheffield Shield warm-up ahead of Australia's series against India, instead preferring one-day internationals.

The Guardian - UK

London Spirit win Women’s Hundred final after chasing down Welsh Fire

Deepti Sharma’s six meant London Spirit claimed the Women’s Hundred title by overcoming Welsh Fire with two balls to spare

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