News Desk 29 Aug 2024

Joe Root pays tribute to Graham Thorpe after scoring record England century

Root equalled Sir Alastair Cook’s record for the most Test centuries by an England batter.

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News Desk 29 Aug 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.

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News Desk 29 Aug 2024

Joe Root shines again but Sri Lanka take regular wickets on day one at Lord’s

England were 200 for five at tea.

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News Desk 29 Aug 2024

Ollie Pope struggles again as England bat first against Sri Lanka

The stand-in England captain made just one run as the hosts went to lunch on 97 for three in the second Test at Lord’s.

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News Desk 28 Aug 2024

Ollie Pope plans to separate captaincy from batting at Lord’s

Pope has sought out the wisdom of former England Test captain Joe Root.

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News Desk 28 Aug 2024

Ollie Pope asks Joe Root for ways to ‘compartmentalise’ batting and captaincy

Pope, who is deputising for the injured Ben Stokes, led England to victory against Sri Lanka but was twice out for six.

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News Desk 28 Aug 2024

Dawid Malan announces retirement from international cricket at age of 36

Malan has accepted it is time to turn the page after 92 white-ball England games and 22 Test caps in the last seven years.

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News Desk 27 Aug 2024

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.

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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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