Root closes in on 33rd test century for England after Sri Lanka makes further inroads at Lord's England was 200-5 at the end of the second session, with Root on 81 and in the middle with allrounder Chris Woakes (6 not out) with only the tail to come. Sports 29 Aug, 2024
Van der Dussen leads South Africa to Cricket World Cup win over Afghanistan Van der Dussen scored 76 not out off 95 balls as the Proteas finished with 247-5 in 47.3 overs. Sports 10 Nov, 2023
Sibley shines as England win second test by six wickets GALLE: Dom Sibley scored an unbeaten half century as England chased down a target of 164 to secure a sweep of the series on Monday, beating Sri Lanka by six wickets in the second test on a day of drama at Galle International Stadium. England scored... 25 Jan, 2021
Root masterclass sees England frustrate Sri Lanka in second test GALLE: Joe Root became the first England batsman to score over 150 in consecutive tests in 16 years as he tormented Sri Lanka and led his side to 339 for nine in their first innings at the close of play on day three of the second and final test in... 24 Jan, 2021
Root masterclass helps England dominate rain-hit day two v Sri Lanka GALLE: Joe Root's masterful unbeaten 168 has put England in firm control of the first test against Sri Lanka as they closed a rain-hit second day on 320 for four, a first innings lead of 185 over their struggling hosts. It has been by no means plain... 15 Jan, 2021
England's Sri Lanka tour rescheduled for January 2021 says SLC CEO LONDON: England's two-match test series in Sri Lanka, which has been postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, has been rescheduled for January next year, Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) CEO Ashley de Silva has said. England were scheduled to play tests... 03 May, 2020
Santner back as New Zealand name four spinners for Lanka tests WELLINGTON: Mitchell Santner, who last played a test in December 2017, returned to the longest format as one of the four frontline spinners in the New Zealand squad for next month's two-match series in Sri Lanka. The left-arm tweaker is a... 29 Jul, 2019
England scent victory after Jennings century England set Sri Lanka 462 to win Jennings scores career-best 146 not out Sri Lanka 15 for no loss at close GALLE: Opener Keaton Jennings ended his two-year wait for a second test century with a career-best 146 not out as England... 08 Nov, 2018
Chandimal to lead all Sri Lanka sides after Asia Cup flop COLOMBO: Dinesh Chandimal has been installed as Sri Lanka captain across all three formats after Angelo Mathews lost his role as skipper of the country's limited-overs teams following their exit from the Asia Cup in the United Arab Emirates. The... 24 Sep, 2018
Australia dismiss Sri Lanka for 117 in opener Australia's bowlers ripped through Sri Lanka's brittle batting lineup to dismiss the home side for 117 early in the middle session on the first day of the opening test at Pallekele on Tuesday. Fast bowler Josh Hazlewood and off-spinner Nathan Lyon... 26 Jul, 2016
Morgan looking to carry on England's winning momentum LONDON: England's one-day captain Eoin Morgan said he hopes the test series win against Sri Lanka will provide the foundations for victory in the shorter format of the game, starting with the first ODI at Trent Bridge on Tuesday. England have... 21 Jun, 2016
Alastair Cook says England ready for Pakistan, hails Hales England test skipper Alastair Cook believes his batsmen are well-prepared to deal with Pakistan's fiery attack next month after getting plenty of practice in the middle against a weakened Sri Lanka side. England crushed Sri Lanka 2-0 in the... 14 Jun, 2016
