Vishwa Fernando leads Sri Lanka surge as unserious England mess around None of the tourists’ bowlers were in any mood for frivolity against a team that appeared to be there for a good time The Guardian - UK · Sep 8, 2024
Sri Lanka take control of third Test against careless England England were bowled out for 156 in just 34 overs. The Independent UK · Sep 8, 2024
England battle to save unbeaten summer after ‘no thought’ batting leaves third Test in the balance England struggled to keep the pressure on as Sri Lanka bowled and batted well on day three The Independent UK · Sep 8, 2024
Wasteful England staring at Third Test defeat as Sri Lanka make flying start to chase Collapse and complacency infected batting to quash hopes of a perfect home summer Evening Standard · Sep 8, 2024
England collapse before Jamie Smith launches thrilling counter-attack The hosts were 82 for seven against Sri Lanka but the wicketkeeper’s 67 off 50 balls kept them in the game. The Independent UK · Sep 8, 2024
Moeen Ali took England supporters on thrilling rollercoaster ride All-rounder brings down the curtain on an international career that was as much about beguiling moments as the numbers The Guardian - UK · Sep 8, 2024
England on top but Ben Duckett and Ollie Pope suffer cheap dismissals The pair fell for seven apiece but England were 97 ahead at lunch at the Oval. The Independent UK · Sep 8, 2024
Josh Hull continues impressive England debut with two more wickets Hull ended the innings with figures of three for 53. The Independent UK · Sep 8, 2024
Moeen Ali announces England retirement after Australia series snub: 'I've done my part' Former vice-captain steps aside at 37 to make room for the next generation Evening Standard · Sep 8, 2024
‘I’ve done my part’: Moeen Ali announces retirement from international cricket He said the decision comes after he was overlooked for England’s forthcoming white-ball series against Australia The Independent UK · Sep 8, 2024
Olly Stone voices frustration that bad light sidelined England seamers Olly Stone said: ‘They’re the rules … frustrating but has to be done’ after Sri Lanka fought back in the final session of a gloomy day at the Oval The Guardian - UK · Sep 7, 2024
Josh Hull rises to the challenge to give England first payout on investment The fast bowler’s selection is a two-year project and began to bear fruit in the final Test against Sri Lanka The Guardian - UK · Sep 7, 2024
Dhananjaya de Silva and Kamindu Mendis lead Sri Lanka fightback against careless England in Third Test Partnership of 118 runs and counting has given Sri Lanka hope in the final Test of the summer Evening Standard · Sep 7, 2024
England self-sabotage in rush for runs as Sri Lanka cling on in third Test England slid to 325 all out on day two, with Sri Lanka 211-5 after Dhananjaya de Silva and Kamindu Mendis made a strong stand The Guardian - UK · Sep 7, 2024
The Independent UK · Sep 7, 2024 England criticised by Michael Vaughan and Sir Alastair Cook after collapse Harry Brook was the man most in focus as 221 for three overnight became 325 all out.
The Independent UK · Sep 7, 2024 Josh Hull discovers highs and lows of Test cricket as Sri Lanka fight back The visitors recovered from a rocky start to reach 211 for five on day two.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 7, 2024 Kate Cross takes six wickets then sees England home in first ODI against Ireland England’s women won the opening match of their one-day international series in Ireland by four wickets
The Independent UK · Sep 7, 2024 Olly Stone impresses as England take five Sri Lanka wickets before tea England had earlier collapsed from 221 for three overnight to 325 all out in the space of just two hours.
The Independent UK · Sep 7, 2024 Ollie Pope out as England collapse on second morning against Sri Lanka The hosts dominated day one to reach 221 for three but batted carelessly as they were rolled over in just two hours.
The Independent UK · Sep 7, 2024 Andrew Flintoff takes up new senior cricket job, in significant move away from TV career Andrew Flintoff has been appointed as England Lions head coach
The Guardian - UK · Sep 7, 2024 ‘Fantastic opportunity’: Andrew Flintoff appointed head coach for England Lions Andrew Flintoff has promised to ‘inspire the next generation’ after the TV presenter and former all-rounder was named head coach of the England Lions
The Independent UK · Sep 7, 2024 Andrew Flintoff agrees to take over as England Lions head coach Flintoff’s return to cricket continues.
Evening Standard · Sep 6, 2024 Mark Wood laments latest England injury setback after 'rubbish news' Fast bowler to miss the rest of the year with longstanding elbow problem
The Guardian - UK · Sep 6, 2024 Injured Mark Wood to miss England’s Pakistan and New Zealand Test tours Mark Wood will miss England’s Test tours to Pakistan and New Zealand with an elbow injury
The Independent UK · Sep 6, 2024 Mark Wood reveals extent of layoff with elbow injury setback The 34-year-old began to feel pain during the first Test against Sri Lanka at Old Trafford last month