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
 Mesut Ozil warms up for Arsenal on June 20, 2020
Sunday's sporting social: Mesut Ozil says goodbye while Joe Root earns praise
There was plenty of reaction to Conor McGregor's loss.
Jan 24, 19:24
 Joe Root in action for England on January 27, 2020
Day Three: England skipper Joe Root's brilliant form continues
Joe Root's 186 helped England battle back against Sri Lanka in Galle.
Jan 24, 14:17
 England captain Joe Root celebrates with the Wisden Trophy on July 28, 2020
Jos Buttler lavishes praise on Joe Root
England's captain scored another Test century in Galle.
Jan 24, 14:13
 England captain Joe Root is run out against West Indies on July 24, 2020
A look at Joe Root's highest scores in the five-day format
Joe Root's superb showing in Galle moved him up to fourth in the list of his country's highest Test run scorers.
Jan 24, 12:47
 Joe Root in action for England on January 27, 2020
Joe Root stars in Sri Lanka before late dismissal
The England captain departed having scored 186 of England's 339 for nine in Galle.
Jan 24, 12:45
 England captain Joe Root celebrates with the Wisden Trophy on July 28, 2020
Joe Root claims another century as England stay afloat
The Yorkshireman has reached three figures in consecutive matches for the first time in his career.
Jan 24, 08:50
 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's James Anderson celebrates his 600th wicket on August 25, 2020
James Anderson still finding ways to improve at 38
James Anderson's six for 40 was his best performance in Asian conditions.
Jan 23, 14:15
 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
 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 captain Joe Root celebrates with the Wisden Trophy on July 28, 2020
Joe Root tips Dom Sibley, Zak Crawley to adjust to spinning pitches
Dom Sibley and Zak Crawley contributed four single-figure scores in the opening Test for a total of 25 runs.
Jan 20, 22:14
 Angelo Mathews in action for Sri Lanka on November 17, 2018
Angelo Mathews: 'Sri Lanka batsmen can learn from Joe Root'
Angelo Mathews hailed Joe Root's 'magnificent innings' in the first Test.
Jan 20, 13:35
 England captain Joe Root celebrates with the Wisden Trophy on July 28, 2020
Joe Root responds to fan who waited in Sri Lanka for 10 months
England's Test captain spoke with Rob Lewis, who has been in Sri Lanka since March, from a distance.
Jan 18, 10:45
 Pakistan head coach Mickey Arthur pictured on June 3, 2019
Sri Lanka coach Mickey Arthur laments "unacceptable" first innings
Sri Lanka posted 359 in the second innings to take the edge of defeat by England.
Jan 18, 09:03
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England march to seven-wicket victory in first Test against Sri Lanka
The fourth-wicket pair calmly collected the remaining runs.
Jan 18, 08:50
 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
 Manchester City's John Stones celebrates scoring against Crystal Palace in the Premier League on January 17, 2021
This weekend's sporting action in pictures
There were mixed results for the Manchester's Premier League teams while England were on the cusp on defeating Sri Lanka in Galle.
Jan 18, 08:43
 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
 West Ham United forward Michail Antonio celebrates scoring against Burnley on January 16, 2021
Saturday's sporting social: Root's masterclass and Antonio's celebration
Serena Williams was in selfie mode and Gerwyn Price showed off his football skills.
Jan 16, 18:32
 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
Joe Root hits double century as England boast lead of 286
Joe Root became only the fifth England player to score a Test double hundred in Asia.
Jan 16, 09:40
 Dan Lawrence in action for Essex Eagles in September 2019
Joe Root and Dan Lawrence excel on day two of first Sri Lanka test
The England captain and his new team-mate added 173 to build England's advantage.
Jan 15, 14:18
 England captain Joe Root celebrates with the Wisden Trophy on July 28, 2020
Joe Root "extremely pleased" after century in first Sri Lanka test
The skipper had urged his team to impress from the word go and led by example with 168 not out in Galle.
Jan 15, 14:16
 England captain Joe Root celebrates with the Wisden Trophy on July 28, 2020
England boast lead of 185 in day two of first Sri Lanka Test
Dan Lawrence hits 73 on debut as England reach 320 for four at tea, a lead of 185.
Jan 15, 10:42
 England captain Joe Root celebrates with the Wisden Trophy on July 28, 2020
Joe Root hits century as England strengthen grip on first Test
Joe Root brought up his 18th Test ton after being stranded on 99 at lunch in Galle.
Jan 15, 08:27
 England's Stuart Broad in action against Pakistan on August 7, 2020
Impressive England dominate day one of Sri Lanka Test
Stuart Broad's early scalps set the tone for a day England ended just eight runs behind their opponents with eight first-innings wickets intact.
Jan 14, 12:52
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England supporter who waited in Sri Lanka for 10 months still waiting to learn fate
Rob Lewis, who has been in Sri Lanka since March, does not know how he will watch the game, but has been offered a Zoom call with Joe Root.
Jan 13, 17:15
 England captain Joe Root celebrates with the Wisden Trophy on July 28, 2020
Joe Root backs Dom Bess to make his mark on Sri Lanka tour
Thursday's series-opener against Sri Lanka will be Dom Bess' 11th Test appearance.
Jan 13, 08:51
 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
 Cardiff City captain Sol Bamba celebrates after scoring against Southampton on February 9, 2019
Tuesday's sporting social: Sol Bamba receives messages of support
We look at some of the best examples from January 12.
Jan 12, 18:45
 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
 England's Tom Curran celebrates taking the wicket of South Africa's Heinrich Klaasen on November 29, 2020
England given go-ahead to begin warm-up in Sri Lanka
The touring squad has returned a second round of clear Covid-19 tests following Moeen Ali's positive result.
Jan 8, 09:16
 England's Moeen Ali pictured in action on September 1, 2020
England hope to avoid wider coronavirus outbreak as Moeen Ali tests positive
Moeen self-isolating for 10 days which ends the day before the first Test of the Sri Lanka tour in Galle.
Jan 4, 14:58
 England's Jos Buttler celebrates his half-century against Australia on September 6, 2020
Joe Root has complete faith in Jos Buttler as wicket-keeper
Ben Foakes made his international debut in Galle in 2018 and starred for England, but it appears Jos Buttler will don the gloves in Sri Lanka.
Jan 2, 18:10
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