Gus Atkinson of England looks on during the England v Sri Lanka 2nd Rothesay Test Match on August 31, 2024
Preview:Test Series: England vs. Sri Lanka - prediction, team news, series so far
Sports Mole previews the third and final Test match between England and Sri Lanka, scheduled to get underway on Friday at The Oval.
Sep 4, 20:21
 Michael Holding pictured in July 2020
Michael Holding to retire from cricket commentary - reports
Michael Holding to retire from cricket commentary - reports
Sep 15, 17:08
 England's Joe Root celebrates after winning the match on August 28, 2021
Joe Root proud to overtake Michael Vaughan record for most England Test wins
England's win over India at Headingley by an innings and 76 runs was Joe Root's 27th in 55 Tests as captain.
Aug 28, 14:02
 England captain Joe Root celebrates with the Wisden Trophy on July 28, 2020
Joe Root leads tributes as former England captain Ted Dexter dies aged 86
Dexter won 62 England caps between 1958 and 1968 and captained the side on 30 occasions.
Aug 26, 19:10
 Tottenham Hotspur's Harry Kane pictured on August 22, 2021
Lukaku on target, while Kane features in Spurs win - Sunday's sporting social
Michael Vaughan backed The Hundred to get bigger and better.
Aug 22, 17:01
 England's Jofra Archer in action against India on March 18, 2021
Michael Vaughan fears Jofra Archer's Test career could be over
The pacemen is set to miss both the T20 World Cup and the Ashes series
Aug 5, 18:20
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ECB committed to player and staff welfare amid Ashes disruption
Talks with Cricket Australia over travel arrangements are set to take place during the coming weeks.
Jul 30, 13:09
 Michael Vaughan pictured in 2005
Michael Vaughan warns of Ashes "farce" with coronavirus restrictions
The former international skipper had previously called for the series to be cancelled unless families were allowed to accompany players.
Jul 23, 07:50
 Michael Vaughan pictured in 2005
On This Day: Michael Vaughan steps down as England's ODI captain
Michael Vaughan won 32 and lost 22 in his 60 matches at the helm.
Jun 18, 07:35
 England captain Joe Root celebrates with the Wisden Trophy on July 28, 2020
Joe Root invites ICC to make own judgement on state of Ahmedabad pitch
England were beaten by 10 wickets to go 2-1 down in the series.
Feb 26, 08:45
 Alastair Cook pictured in September 2018
Pundits criticise pitch, England selection policy after loss
There were 17 wickets inside two sessions on the second day of the Test as Joe Root's side suffered defeat.
Feb 25, 16:04
 England's Ben Stokes celebrates after his match-winning display against West Indies on July 20, 2020
England's Ben Stokes doubts he will peak in cricket
The 29-year-old says he takes inspiration from captain Joe Root.
Feb 22, 18:32
 England captain Joe Root celebrates with the Wisden Trophy on July 28, 2020
The numbers behind England's thrilling Test victory over India
Several records were matched or broken during the first Test in Chennai.
Feb 9, 11:29
 England's James Anderson celebrates his 600th wicket on August 25, 2020
India v England Day 5: James Anderson propels England to victory
England claimed a 227-run win in the first Test in Chennai.
Feb 9, 10:38
 England captain Joe Root celebrates with the Wisden Trophy on July 28, 2020
A look back at Joe Root's first 99 Tests for England
Joe Root is likely to break Alastair Cook's record of Tests as captain by the end of 2021.
Feb 1, 07:52
 Manchester United's Paul Pogba in action with Liverpool's Georginio Wijnaldum in the Premier League on January 17, 2021
Sunday's sporting social: Anfield draw and Mesut Ozil on the move
Champions Liverpool and Premier League leaders Manchester United shared a goalless draw.
Jan 17, 20:13
 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
 Steve Smith in action for Australia on September 13, 2019
Australia captain Tim Paine defends Steve Smith over scuffing incident
Steve Smith was accused of deliberately scuffing away the guard of India batsman Rishabh Pant during the third Test in Sydney.
Jan 12, 12:54
 Steve Smith in action for Australia on September 13, 2019
Steve Smith branded "childish" for Rishabh Pant scuffing incident
David Lloyd, Virender Sehwag and Michael Vaughan all had a say.
Jan 11, 12:21
 England captain Joe Root celebrates with the Wisden Trophy on July 28, 2020
Can England Test captain Joe Root maintain his momentum?
A look at how England's Test captain compares with his long-term predecessors.
Dec 30, 14:00
 England's Eoin Morgan pictured against Pakistan on August 30, 2020
Eoin Morgan insists coded messages are "in the spirit of the game"
Team analyst Nathan Leamon was spotted by television cameras showing letter and number combinations such as '2C' and '4E'.
Dec 3, 12:22
 Manchester United's Marcus Rashford celebrates scoring against RB Leipzig in the Champions League on October 28, 2020
Thursday's sporting social: Birthday greetings and memorable moments
Former Manchester United goalkeeper Edwin Van Der Sar and ex-England cricket captain Michael Vaughan were among those celebrating birthdays.
Oct 29, 20:00
 West Indies celebrate victory over England in the ICC Champions Trophy on September 25, 2004
On This Day in 2004 - West Indies shock England to lift ICC Champions Trophy
Courtney Browne and Ian Bradshaw somehow combined to steer their side home in near darkness.
Sep 25, 07:15
 England's Ashley Giles celebrates his side's victory over Australia during the 2005 Ashes
Picture of the day: England inch 2-1 ahead in memorable 2005 Ashes series
England went on to win the famous Ashes series in 2005.
Aug 28, 07:25
 Andrew Strauss celebrates a century for England in the third test of the Ashes series against Australia in 2005
Picture of the day: England chase Ashes victory following Andrew Strauss century
England claimed a famous series victory over Australia in 2005.
Aug 14, 08:02
 Kevin Pietersen pictured in July 2019
On this Day in 2008 - Kevin Pietersen named as England's Test, ODI captain
Things started well as Kevin Pietersen scored a century and helped England to victory but things went downhill.
Aug 4, 07:56
 Tottenham Hotspur's Eric Dier pictured on March 10, 2020
Dier signs Tottenham deal, Robertson anniversary - Tuesday's sporting social
Andy Robertson reflects on signing for Liverpool.
Jul 21, 17:35
 Michael Vaughan pictured in 2005
On This Day in 2006: England skipper Michael Vaughan ruled out of Ashes tour
Michael Vaughan was hampered by a knee injury.
Jul 6, 07:56
 Michael Vaughan pictured in 2005
On this day: Michael Vaughan steps down as England ODI skipper
Michael Vaughan won 32 and lost 22 in his 60 matches at the helm.
Jun 18, 06:53
 Michael Vaughan pictured in 2005
On this day: Michael Vaughan becomes most successful English captain ever
Vaughan recorded the most wins as Test captain.
Jun 11, 07:34
 Tom Moore pictured on April 15, 2020
Captain Tom Moore made honorary member of England cricket team on 100 not out
Moore has raised over £30million for the NHS by walking in his garden during the coronavirus lockdown.
Apr 30, 13:02
 Andrew Strauss pictured in late 2017
England's five greatest Test cricket captains
A quintet who excelled in the Test arena.
Apr 28, 07:21
 Pat Cummins in action for Australia on September 8, 2019
Australia bowler Pat Cummins still hopeful T20 World Cup will go ahead
Former England captain Michael Vaughan says the IPL should be played across five weeks in September and October as a warm-up to the T20 World Cup.
Apr 3, 08:16
 Freddie Flintoff pictured in June 2018
On This Day: Flintoff's 'Fredalo' disrupts England's 2007 World Cup campaign
The all-rounder lost the England vice-captaincy over his drunken antics.
Mar 18, 08:36
 Tom Banton in action for Somerset in May 2019
Banton confirms "100%" commitment to IPL after Vaughan comments
The opener will represent Kolkata Knight Riders this year, but Michael Vaughan has advised him to ditch the contract and focus on Somerset.
Jan 30, 19:34
 Joe Root in action for England on December 2, 2019
In Focus: St George's Park, venue for the third Test in Port Elizabeth
England have lost just once in nine Tests at the historic Port Elizabeth venue, winning five.
Jan 13, 12:14
 James Anderson in action on day one of the First Test of the Ashes on August 1, 2019
Michael Vaughan claims Stuart Broad, James Anderson cannot play together again
Anderson and Broad are England's leading Test wicket-takers.
Sep 16, 23:04
 Jos Buttler during an England nets session on May 13, 2019
Jos Buttler: 'Mood in England camp is still good'
Jos says mood in the England camp is good despite Yorkshire sideshow ahead of India clash.
Jun 28, 14:35
 Jonny Bairstow pictured in action at the Cricket World Cup on June 9, 2019
Jonny Bairstow hits back at Kevin Pietersen, Michael Vaughan criticism
Former England captains Kevin Pietersen and Michael Vaughan had been critical of England's performances.
Jun 27, 17:50
 Jofra Archer in action for England on May 5, 2019
Michael Vaughan tips Jofra Archer to feature at Ashes
The fast bowler is pushing for a place in England's World Cup squad.
May 9, 16:42
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