Jack Leach hits a four for England on July 25, 2019
England advance towards 2-0 series win over Sri Lanka
The tourists need 164 to secure victory.
Jan 25, 10:00
 Jack Leach hits a four for England on July 25, 2019
Jack Leach, Dom Bess star as England chase 164 against Sri Lanka
The hosts were dismissed for just 126 on the fourth afternoon.
Jan 25, 08:55
 England captain Joe Root celebrates with the Wisden Trophy on July 28, 2020
Sri Lanka v England Day 2: Joe Root leading visitors fightback
James Anderson and Joe Root raised the bar in the second Test against Sri Lanka.
Jan 23, 14:16
 England captain Joe Root celebrates with the Wisden Trophy on July 28, 2020
Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow lead England fightback against Sri Lanka
The captain was unbeaten on 67 at stumps on day two of the second Test.
Jan 23, 13:08
 England's James Anderson celebrates his 600th wicket on August 25, 2020
James Anderson hits career best as Sri Lanka out for 381
Spinners Jack Leach and Dom Bess were left to nurse a combined return of nought for 195 in 64 overs.
Jan 23, 10:07
 England's James Anderson celebrates his 600th wicket on August 25, 2020
Sri Lanka fight back through Niroshan Dickwella after Anderson wicket
England's record wicket-taker was immediately on the hunt again, finding sharp movement off the pitch to remove Mathews in his first over.
Jan 23, 09:10
 England's James Anderson celebrates his 600th wicket on August 25, 2020
Sri Lanka fight back through Mathews after Anderson stars for England
James Anderson returned figures of three for 24.
Jan 22, 21:00
 Angelo Mathews in action for Sri Lanka on November 17, 2018
Angelo Mathews hits century as Sri Lanka fight back against England
The 38-year-old finished with exemplary figures of three for 24 on a surface offering precious little encouragement.
Jan 22, 13:09
 England's James Anderson celebrates his 600th wicket on August 25, 2020
Sri Lanka fight back after James Anderson takes three wickets
The home side reached 155 for three at tea, with England's record wicket-taker responsible for all three dismissals.
Jan 22, 10:01
 England's James Anderson celebrates his 600th wicket on August 25, 2020
James Anderson takes two wickets on day one in Galle
Sri Lanka may have feared a repeat of their dismal 135 all out from last week.
Jan 22, 08:56
 England head coach Chris Silverwood before the press conference on October 10, 2019
Chris Silverwood takes pleasure in Australia's defeat to India
India's famous win over Australia grabbed the England squad's attention in Galle.
Jan 19, 17:08
 England captain Joe Root celebrates with the Wisden Trophy on July 28, 2020
Joe Root insists England will be "very hard to beat" after Galle victory
Jonny Bairstow and Dan Lawrence calmed the nerves to secure a seven-wicket win in Sri Lanka.
Jan 18, 08:48
 England captain Joe Root celebrates with the Wisden Trophy on July 28, 2020
England dragged into battle with Sri Lanka in first Test
Dom Sibley, Zak Crawley and Joe Root fell in quick succession early on.
Jan 17, 14:40
 Jack Leach hits a four for England on July 25, 2019
Jack Leach delighted with England return against Sri Lanka
The left-arm spinner claimed five for 122 as the tourists closed in on victory in the first Test.
Jan 17, 14:38
 England captain Joe Root celebrates with the Wisden Trophy on July 28, 2020
Sri Lanka v England Day Three: Hosts hit back after Joe Root double century
Captain Joe Root had ended day one on 66, day two on 168 and marched onwards to 228 on the third morning.
Jan 16, 14:30
 Jack Leach hits a four for England on July 25, 2019
Jack Leach admits he "came up a little short" as Sri Lanka fight back
Jack Leach and Sam Curran struck for the tourists in the hosts' second innings.
Jan 16, 13:37
 England captain Joe Root celebrates with the Wisden Trophy on July 28, 2020
England remain in control despite Sri Lanka fightback
Captain Joe Root had ended day one on 66, day two on 168 and marched onwards to 228 on the third morning.
Jan 16, 12:23
 Kusal Perera in action for Sri Lanka on June 4, 2019
Sri Lanka fight back after Joe Root's double century
Joe Root was the last man out for England after scoring 228 to record a fourth double ton for his country.
Jan 16, 09:51
 England captain Joe Root celebrates with the Wisden Trophy on July 28, 2020
England's Joe Root vows to up his ball game in Sri Lanka
The England captain could find himself pressed into use as a third spinner with Moeen Ali in isolation.
Jan 12, 22:19
 Dom Bess in action for England on January 18, 2020
England's Dom Bess hopes to prod any egos in Sri Lanka team
England finally took to the pitch in Hambantota for a low-key workout between Team Joe Root and Team Buttler.
Jan 8, 17:15
 Jack Leach hits a four for England on July 25, 2019
Jack Leach awaiting coronavirus vaccine news
The England spinner takes medication for Crohn's disease, leaving his immune system weakened.
Jan 7, 17:44
 England's Ben Stokes celebrates after his match-winning display against West Indies on July 20, 2020
England's Ben Stokes and Jofra Archer rested for Sri Lanka
England will travel to India after Sri Lanka.
Dec 11, 12:22
 Manchester United trio David Beckham, Andy Cole and Dwight Yorke celebrate a goal against Juventus in April 1999
Five all-time great sporting comebacks after Dominic Thiem's stunning win
England recovered to beat Australia in the second ODI while Dominic Thiem recovered from two sets down to win the US Open.
Sep 14, 15:10
 West Indies captain Jason Holder celebrates with the ball after career-best figures against England on July 9, 2020
West Indies captain Jason Holder lavisher praise on Rahkeem Cornwall
Jason Holder gives little away about selection for Old Trafford but likes what he sees from the off-spinner.
Jul 23, 15:26
 Dom Bess in action for England on January 18, 2020
Dom Bess feeling "really dangerous" ahead of second Test against West Indies
The spinner is looking forward to the chance to help England level the series against the West Indies at Old Trafford.
Jul 14, 17:16
 Jack Leach hits a four for England on July 25, 2019
Jack Leach eager to be remembered for bowling rather than batting
The Somerset man has 34 wickets at just 29 apiece in his 10 Test appearances.
Jun 27, 18:04
 Jack Leach hits a four for England on July 25, 2019
Coronavirus latest: Jack Leach leads calls for people to stay at home
Leach leads the way with advice.
Mar 24, 23:04
 England's Stuart Broad in action on January 25, 2020
Stuart Broad sits out warm-up but will lead England attack in first Test
The tourists begin a four-day first-class match against a President's XI in Colombo on Thursday.
Mar 11, 18:59
 England's Dom Sibley reacts as he leaves the pitch after losing his wicket on January 16, 2020
Dom Sibley vows to 'embrace the challenge' on spinning pitches in Sri Lanka
The 24-year-old England opener has been playing cricket in New Zealand, South Africa and Australia over the winter.
Mar 6, 11:32
 Saqib Mahmood during an England nets session in November 2019
Saqib Mahmood: Jofra Archer, Mark Wood "have raised the bar" for pace bowlers
Saqib Mahmood will look to step up in the pace duo's absence.
Mar 5, 12:12
 Jack Leach hits a four for England on July 25, 2019
England spinner Jack Leach reveals fears after sepsis diagnosis
The 28-year-old recalled thinking, "Don't fall asleep because you might not wake up".
Mar 4, 10:04
 Moeen Ali pictured for England in May 2019
Moeen Ali unlikely to make England Test squad for Sri Lanka tour
Joe Root's side play two Tests on the island.
Feb 10, 12:09
 Dom Bess in action for England on January 18, 2020
Dom Bess the star as England push for victory in third Test
Dom Bess became the youngest English spinner to take an overseas five-for.
Jan 18, 16:53
 Jack Leach hits a four for England on July 25, 2019
Jack Leach leaves England tour due to health issues
Jack Leach has not been available for selection since arriving on tour and will return home to complete his recovery.
Jan 14, 12:33
 Jofra Archer in action for England on November 30, 2019
Jofra Archer injury doubt continues England's rotten luck in South Africa
A combination of sickness and flu-like symptoms hit the whole squad in Centurion.
Jan 1, 18:18
 Ollie Pope in action for England on September 8, 2018
Ollie Pope "ready to go" if needed for second Test
The Surrey batsmen missed the first Test through illness.
Dec 31, 09:59
 Joe Root in action for England on December 2, 2019
Joe Root, Jos Buttler latest to fall ill in England camp
Jonny Bairstow replaced Jos Buttler as wicketkeeper before captain Joe Root began feeling ill during the morning session.
Dec 28, 09:44
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England dismiss South Africa for 284 in first Test
Stuart Broad and Sam Curran both finished with figures of four for 58.
Dec 27, 09:14
 England's Sam Curran celebrates taking the wicket of South Africa's Rassie van der Dussen with teammates on December 26, 2019
Sam Curran: 'England fighting for each other amid illness'
His four wickets helped a depleted England reduce South Africa to 277 for nine.
Dec 26, 19:00
 South Africa's Quinton de Kock in action on December 26, 2019
De Kock leads South Africa fightback after lunch in Centurion
South Africa 187 for five at Tea.
Dec 26, 13:02
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