Kamindu Mendis writes his own story of Sri Lankan excellence Kamindu Mendis sets Bradman-type numbers in his early Test career to expose disrespectful talk of England’s future plans The Guardian - UK · Aug 24, 2024
Joe Root steers nervy England to victory in first Test against Sri Lanka Joe Root’s unbeaten 62 ensured England wrapped up victory in the first Test against Sri Lanka The Guardian - UK · Aug 24, 2024
Joe Root guides England to battling win over Sri Lanka at Old Trafford Root finished unbeaten on 62 as England chased down 205 to win by five wickets. The Independent UK · Aug 24, 2024
Sri Lanka battle to stay in contest as England face tricky chase at Old Trafford England were 82 for three at tea in pursuit of 205. The Independent UK · Aug 24, 2024
Sri Lanka dig in after Jamie Smith lays platform for England’s victory push Angelo Mathews led the tourists’ resistance at Old Trafford after Jamie Smith’s fine 111 had given England a substantial first-innings lead The Guardian - UK · Aug 23, 2024
Jamie Smith’s maiden century helps England take control of Sri Lanka in first Test The hosts remain firm favourites to bank a fourth straight win this summer. The Independent UK · Aug 23, 2024
Jamie Smith takes century in his stride and marches on to bigger things The England wicketkeeper’s astonishing introduction to Test cricket gathered pace with a maiden century that never looked in doubt The Guardian - UK · Aug 23, 2024
Jamie Smith hits maiden ton before seamers strike as England dominate Sri Lanka Smith made 111 for his first international hundred. The Independent UK · Aug 23, 2024
Memorable morning for Jamie Smith as England assume complete control Smith was able to make his first Test century. The Independent UK · Aug 23, 2024
Jamie Smith’s maiden Test ton puts England in control against Sri Lanka England were dismissed shortly before lunch for 358, boasting a sizeable lead of 122. The Independent UK · Aug 23, 2024
De Silva And Rathnayake Star In Sri Lanka Revival Against England Dhananjaya de Silva and debutant fast bowler Milan Rathnayake both made fine fifties as Sri Lanka recovered from a dramatic top-order collapse on Wednesday's opening day of the first Test against England at Old Trafford. International Business Times · Aug 22, 2024
Sri Lanka fight back as Ollie Pope enjoys fine start to England captaincy The tourists were bowled out for 236 after being 92 for six shortly after lunch The Independent UK · Aug 21, 2024
Chris Woakes in the wickets as Ollie Pope’s England dominate Sri Lanka Woakes picked up a double-wicket maiden as the tourists slumped to six for three. The Independent UK · Aug 21, 2024
Chris Woakes stars as England’s bowlers dominate first morning against Sri Lanka The tourists struggled to 80 for five after opting to bat first at Emirates Old Trafford. The Independent UK · Aug 21, 2024
WhatToWatch · Aug 20, 2024 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.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 19, 2024 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 Times of India · Aug 5, 2024 ICC Player of the Month for July: Washington Sundar among nominees NEW DELHI: Along with England's Gus Atkinson and Scotland's Charlie Cassell, India's Washington Sundar is a nominee for the July ICC Player of the Month Award.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 4, 2024 England call up Cox and Stone with Zak Crawley ruled out with broken finger Essex batters Jordan Cox and Nottinghamshire bowler Olly Stone have been called up by England for Sri Lanka Test series
The Independent UK · Aug 4, 2024 Zak Crawley out of Sri Lanka series as England call up Jordan Cox and Olly Stone Opener Crawley suffered a broken finger during the West Indies series victory.
The Independent UK · Jul 30, 2024 England’s Gus Atkinson keen to bowl faster despite impressive debut series Surrey seamer Atkinson was named player of the series after taking 22 West Indies wickets at 16.22.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 29, 2024 World after Jimmy Anderson becomes clearer for England as attack shows bite Return of Ben Stokes as a bowling force, plus the emergence of Gus Atkinson and Jamie Smith, gives real hope for future
The Guardian - UK · Jul 29, 2024 England needed ‘improvements’ to take step forward, claims McCullum England’s red-ball head coach has praised the newcomers in the 3-0 series win against West Indies
The Independent UK · Jul 29, 2024 England not the ‘finished article’ despite impressive win over West Indies Head coach Brendon McCullum says he is pleased with how the team is progessing after securing a 3-0 series win at Edgbaston
Evening Standard · Jul 29, 2024 All smiles for dominant England as restructure shows signs of promise Harder tests to come but eye-opening selections appear to pay off
The Independent UK · Jul 28, 2024 Ben Stokes says Mark Wood has ‘heart of a lion’ as England whitewash West Indies The pace bowler produced an outstanding spell of pace bowling to set up the win.