Olly Stone out to bring 90mph heat as Mark Wood’s England deputy The Nottinghamshire paceman will play his fourth Test against Sri Lanka at Lord’s this week. The Independent UK · Aug 27, 2024
Olly Stone replaces injured Mark Wood in England XI for second Sri Lanka Test NEW DELHI: Olly Stone, the Nottinghamshire seamer, has been selected to play for England in the second Test against Sri Lanka, marking his return to the national side after a three-year absence. The Times of India · Aug 27, 2024
Olly Stone ready to play with a smile on his face on return to England Test side The fast bowler has benefitted from Mark Wood’s series-ending injury. The Independent UK · Aug 27, 2024
Olly Stone determined to kick on with England recall after 'stop-start' Test career England name side to face Sri Lanka in Second Test Evening Standard · Aug 27, 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. The Independent UK · Aug 25, 2024
England pacer Mark Wood ruled out of last two Tests against Sri Lanka England's fast bowling line-up has suffered a setback as Mark Wood has been sidelined for the rest of the Test series against Sri Lanka. The team management made the announcement on Sunday after scans revealed a strain in Wood's right thigh muscle. The Times of India · Aug 25, 2024
Surrey beat Lancashire, Warks draw with Somerset: county cricket day four – as it happened Surrey’s lead at the top of Division One is now 35 points, while Lancashire and Notts slipped towards trouble The Guardian - UK · Aug 25, 2024
England call up 6ft 7in Josh Hull after Mark Wood limps out of Sri Lanka series England have sprung a surprise by calling up Leicestershire’s Josh Hull for the rest of their series against Sri Lanka after Mark Wood was ruled out The Guardian - UK · Aug 25, 2024
Josh Hull lands England call-up after Mark Wood sustains series-ending injury Wood pulled up mid-over on the penultimate day of England’s five-wicket win in the series opener at Emirates Old Trafford. The Independent UK · Aug 25, 2024
Mark Wood suffers series-ending injury for England as Josh Hull earns call-up Another bold selection gamble after injury blow Evening Standard · Aug 25, 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 Evening Standard · 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 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
The Independent UK · Aug 24, 2024 Sri Lanka stretch lead as England search for a breakthrough without Mark Wood The tourists reached 291 for six at lunch, an increasingly handy lead of 169.
The Times of India · Aug 24, 2024 England pacer Mark Wood ruled out of fourth-day's play in first Test against Sri Lanka England fast bowler Mark Wood will not participate in the fourth day of the first Test match against Sri Lanka at Old Trafford due to a thigh injury, as announced prior to the start of play on Saturday.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 24, 2024 England beat Sri Lanka by five wickets to triumph in first Test – as it happened Joe Root anchors the fourth innings run chase as England seal opening Test win against Sri Lanka
The Independent UK · Aug 24, 2024 England’s Mark Wood to miss day four against Sri Lanka due to thigh injury Wood left the field just two balls into his 11th over on Friday evening and, after being assessed by medical staff, has been advised to rest.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 24, 2024 Surrey v Lancashire, Warwickshire v Somerset and more: county cricket day three – as it happened Tawanda Muyeye gave Kent a glimmer of hope against Worcestershire, while there were runs aplenty at Bristol
The Times of India · Aug 24, 2024 1st Test: Jamie Smith hits maiden Test century to put England in command against Sri Lanka NEW DELHI: England found themselves on the brink of victory against a resilient Sri Lankan side on the third day of the first Test at Old Trafford. Despite a valiant effort from the visitors, who reached 204-6 in their second innings, they held a slender lead of just 82 runs…
The Guardian - UK · Aug 23, 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 Independent 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 Guardian - UK · Aug 23, 2024 Angelo Mathews regains some pride after Sri Lanka caught cold by England Angelo Mathews couldn’t reproduce his come-from-behind century from 10 years ago, but at least showed some steel after tourists’ poor start
Evening Standard · Aug 23, 2024 Jamie Smith hits maiden century as England take control against Sri Lanka The 24-year-old hit a stunning 111 to give England a first-innings lead
The Independent 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.