3rd Test, Day 1: SL v Pak
All the action from day one of the the third and final Test at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium.
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NewsTom Banton enjoying break from Covid bubbles as he weighs up IPL entry
The batsman is determined to find the best way of proving his England credentials.
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AustraliaAustralia name squads for NZ T20Is and Tests in South Africa
As expected, Australia’s National Selection Panel has named separate playing squads for the upcoming series in New Zealand and South Africa.
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NewsElgar relieved Proteas on top despite ‘very very under par’ total
South Africa opener Dean Elgar was relieved the Proteas find themselves in a good position in the first Test against Pakistan.
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NewsRotation, rotation, rotation – Chris Silverwood stands by selection policy
England will continue resting players this winter in a bid to combat challenging Covid restrictions.
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NewsRahane happy to fill in for Kohli, but ‘Virat is the captain’
Ajinkya Rahane impressed when he skippered India to a dramatic 2-1 series win against Australia earlier this month.
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NewsEngland spinner Jack Leach extends Somerset stay
The news comes days after Leach helped England secure a Test series win in Sri Lanka.
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NewsQ & A: How will Joe Root’s England fare against Virat Kohli’s India?
Having beaten Sri Lanka, the tourists face a step up in quality with a four-Test trip to India.
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NewsA closer look as England claim fifth-successive overseas Test victory
The last time England achieved such a sequence was when they came from behind to defeat Australia 4-1 in the 1912-13 Ashes.
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NewsThe stats that show Joe Root is on track to become England’s record Test run-scorer
The captain is now up to fourth on England’s all-time list
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Sri Lanka v England Day 4: England sweep series with devastating display
Joe Root’s side had spent most of the first three days chasing the game in this second Test but made their move emphatically on Monday.