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
McCullum backs Buttler as white-ball captain but wants him to enjoy playing England’s new white-ball coach Brendon McCullum has told his injured captain Jos Buttler to ‘enjoy the next few years’ The Guardian - UK · Sep 5, 2024
‘England captain in the making’ Harry Brook taking tips from Ben Stokes Stand-in skipper Ollie Pope’s leadership has been questioned despite England’s series win over Sri Lanka. The Independent UK · Sep 2, 2024
Ollie Pope fails again with bat but shows he has mindset to be selfless leader England’s stand-in skipper Ollie Pope is still battling to prove he can combine his own batting with the pressures of captaincy The Guardian - UK · Aug 31, 2024
England vs Sri Lanka: Joe Root hits record 34th Test century as series victory beckons Former captain surpasses Sir Alastair Cook as he registers hundreds in both innings of a Test match for the first time at Lord’s Evening Standard · Aug 31, 2024
Joe Root makes record 34th Test hundred as England close on Sri Lanka series win Sri Lanka were deduced to 53 for two after being set 483 to win at Lord’s. The Independent UK · Aug 31, 2024
Joe Root surpasses Sir Alastair Cook’s England Test hundreds record Root’s 34th Test ton gave him the England record outright. The Independent UK · Aug 31, 2024
England remain on top against Sri Lanka despite another low score for Ollie Pope Pope made it to double figures for the first time in four innings but was caught on the boundary for 17. The Independent UK · Aug 31, 2024
Joe Root puts England on top against Sri Lanka with record-equalling century After being put in by Sri Lanka at Lord’s, England reached 358-7, largely thanks to Joe Root making 143 to join Alastair Cook on 33 Test centuries The Guardian - UK · Aug 29, 2024
Joe Root equals England record with crucial century against Sri Lanka The Yorkshireman’s superb 143 was the bedrock of a day one total of 358 for seven. The Independent UK · Aug 29, 2024
Joe Root shines again but Sri Lanka take regular wickets on day one at Lord’s England were 200 for five at tea. The Independent UK · Aug 29, 2024
England leave out two senior players as side enter new white-ball era The experienced duo will not feature against Australia The Independent UK · Aug 26, 2024
Jonny Bairstow and Mooen Ali dropped as England enter new white-ball era Fresh cycle to begin under interim boss Marcus Trescothick Evening Standard · Aug 26, 2024
The Guardian - UK · Aug 25, 2024 England show ability to ‘win ugly’ but Sri Lanka will be no pushovers Joe Root adapted his game at Old Trafford but a spirited Sri Lanka side could cause problems in the second Test
The Independent UK · Aug 25, 2024 Joe Root feeling more like Peter Pan than ‘grandad’ in youthful England line-up At 33 and with 144 Test caps under his belt, Root is now the elder statesman in the England party.
Evening Standard · Aug 24, 2024 Joe Root cool, calm and collected to guide England to win over Sri Lanka Hosts chase down 205 to win First Test at Old Trafford
The Guardian - UK · Aug 24, 2024 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 Independent 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 Times of India · Aug 23, 2024 'I like simplicity of his technique': Kumar Sangakkara on England's Harry Brook MANCHESTER [UK]: Legendary Sri Lankan batter Kumar Sangakkara praised young England batter Harry Brook for his "simplicity of technique", saying that he loves watching the youngster bat.
The Times of India · Aug 23, 2024 1st Test: Jamie Smith, Harry Brook drive England into lead against Sri Lanka NEW DELHI: Jamie Smith's unbeaten 72 helped England secure a slim first-innings lead against Sri Lanka in the opening Test at Old Trafford on Thursday, despite the second day being curtailed by poor light and rain. England reached 259-6, a lead of 23 runs, in response to Sri Lanka's 236.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 22, 2024 Overshadowed Test series gives hint of intrigue despite the gloom As England and Sri Lanka battled for control, every time nothing interesting seemed to be happening, something surprising happened
The Independent UK · Aug 22, 2024 Jamie Smith continues to impress as England edge ahead against Sri Lanka Just 57 overs were possible in Manchester, with the morning session wiped out by rain and bad light curtailing the evening’s play.