News Desk 27 Aug 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.

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News Desk 25 Aug 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.

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News Desk 25 Aug 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.

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News Desk 24 Aug 2024

Ollie Pope ‘pretty happy’ as England captain debut ends in win over Sri Lanka

Pope, who is standing in for the injured Ben Stokes, led the hosts to a five-wicket victory.

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News Desk 24 Aug 2024

Joe Root digs in to guide England to battling win over Sri Lanka in first Test

Root finished unbeaten on 62 as England chases down 205 to win by five wickets.

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News Desk 24 Aug 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.

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News Desk 24 Aug 2024

Sri Lanka stretch lead as England search for a breakthrough without Mark Wood

Sri Lanka led by 153 runs with four wickets intact when rain halted the opening session.

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News Desk 24 Aug 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.

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News Desk 23 Aug 2024

Jamie Smith credits Ian Bell for helping him reach milestone moment with England

The pair worked together with England Lions.

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News Desk 23 Aug 2024

Jamie Smith helps England take control of Sri Lanka in first Test

The hosts remain firm favourites to bank a fourth straight win this summer.

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News Desk 23 Aug 2024

Jamie Smith hits maiden ton before seamers strike as England dominate Sri Lanka

Smith made 111 for his first international hundred.

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News Desk 23 Aug 2024

Memorable morning for Jamie Smith as England assume complete control

Smith was able to make his first Test century.

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News Desk 23 Aug 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.

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News Desk 22 Aug 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.

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News Desk 22 Aug 2024

Harry Brook keeps England in control against Sri Lanka

Brook’s 53 not out allowed England to reach 176 for four after an extended afternoon session – trailing by 60 runs at tea on day two.

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News Desk 22 Aug 2024

Lord’s to host first women’s Test in 2026 when England take on India

Marylebone Cricket Club has announced the landmark fixture will take place.

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News Desk 21 Aug 2024

I thought he did a great job – Chris Woakes hails new England skipper Ollie Pope

The hosts reached 22 without loss after dismissing the tourists for 236 on the opening day in Manchester.

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News Desk 21 Aug 2024

Sri Lanka fight back after Ollie Pope enjoys fine start to England captaincy

The tourists were all out for 236 after being 92 for six shortly after lunch.

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News Desk 21 Aug 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.

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News Desk 21 Aug 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.

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News Desk 20 Aug 2024

English cricket to honour Graham Thorpe ahead of first Test against Sri Lanka

Captain Ollie Pope has spoken of his admiration for the former player and batting mentor.

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News Desk 20 Aug 2024

Five talking points ahead of England’s Test series against Sri Lanka

Ollie Pope steps in as skipper in the absence of Ben Stokes and Dan Lawrence gets the chance to impress.

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News Desk 20 Aug 2024

Ollie Pope ready to lean on Ben Stokes but plans to lead England in his own way

Pope will become the 82nd man to take up the role when he leads his country out against Sri Lanka.

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News Desk 19 Aug 2024

Dan Lawrence confident his approach will suit new role as England opener

Lawrence will open with Ben Duckett in the absence of the injured Zak Crawley.

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News Desk 16 Aug 2024

Moeen Ali feels Ben Stokes absence will ‘mess up’ balance of England team

Stokes suffered a torn hamstring while batting for Northern Superchargers

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