Joe Root endures sleepless night before leading England to victory
Joe Root struggled to sleep on the eve of England’s series-clinching victory over Sri Lanka but it did not take him long to realise he could rest easy with his fast-evolving side.
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England claim rare series win with 57-run victory over Sri Lanka
England have completed a first series victory in Sri Lanka for 17 years, wrapping up the second Test by 57 runs on the final morning in Kandy.
Jennings happy in firing line as risks pay off for England
Keaton Jennings is happy to continue putting himself in the firing line for England after turning the tide of the second Test against Sri Lanka with two remarkable pieces of fielding at short leg.
Trio of spinners and Keaton Jennings move England closer to series victory
England withstood a gutsy Sri Lankan fightback as seven wickets of spin and two magical moments from Keaton Jennings brought them within sight of a series-clinching victory in Kandy.
Angelo Mathews frustrates England as second Test heads for thrilling climax
England were wrestling with an Angelo Mathews-inspired Sri Lanka as the second Test headed for a nerve-shredding conclusion on day four in Kandy.
Jack Leach spins England into strong position in Kandy
Jack Leach struck three times with the new ball as England positioned themselves for a series-clinching victory in the second Test against Sri Lanka.
Centurion Joe Root urges England to complete the job in Kandy
Joe Root will cherish his 15th Test century as one of his very best, but only if England’s bowlers finish the job and seal a series win over Sri Lanka.
Joe Root century puts England in pole position in Kandy
Joe Root seized the moment with a perfectly-timed century in Kandy that put England in charge of an intriguing second Test against Sri Lanka.
Joe Root hits century as England gain healthy lead against Sri Lanka
Joe Root seized the moment with a superb century as England’s lead over Sri Lanka raced past 200 on the fourth afternoon in Kandy.
Rory Burns and Ben Stokes dismissals halt England’s momentum
England lost four wickets on the third morning against Sri Lanka, leaving them with a fragile 85-run lead in the second Test.
Leach confident about bowling last despite day two struggles
Jack Leach admitted England’s game plan took a wrong turn on day two in Kandy but believes the prospect of bowling last on a spinning pitch offers a reason for optimism.
Leach confident about bowling last on Pallekele wicket despite day two struggles
Jack Leach admitted England’s game plan took a wrong turn on day two in Kandy but believes the prospect of bowling last on a spinning pitch offers plenty of reason for optimism.
Sri Lanka take control of second Test despite Stokes’ heroics
England found themselves on the back foot after day two of the second Test against Sri Lanka, 46 runs behind and facing the prospect of a nerve-racking second innings in Kandy.
Ben Stokes kick-starts England’s push for first-innings lead on day two
Ben Stokes produced two pieces of magic in the field to kick-start England’s push for a first-innings lead in Kandy as Sri Lanka battled hard to stay in the second Test.
Sri Lankan politicians fight in Parliament over PM dispute
Rival politicians have exchanged blows in Sri Lanka’s Parliament as the disputed Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa claimed the speaker had no authority to remove him from office by voice vote.
Ben Stokes boosts England after Sri Lanka fight hard on second morning in Kandy
A brilliant run out and an outstanding catch from Ben Stokes boosted England’s cause after Sri Lanka fought hard on the second morning of the second Test in Kandy.
Sam Curran enjoyed ‘crucial’ 10th-wicket stand with James Anderson
Sam Curran felt England ended a difficult first day against Sri Lanka in a strong position after his late barrage of sixes shifted the momentum in the second Test.
Curran smashes six sixes to lift England out of trouble on opening day
Sam Curran played a tone-altering, morale-raising innings from number eight as England were dismissed for 285 on day one of the second Test against Sri Lanka.
Turbo-charged Curran revives flagging England with late assault
Sam Curran played a tone-altering, morale-raising innings from number eight as England posted 285 all out on day one of the second Test against Sri Lanka.
Jos Buttler leads the way for England in Pallekele
Jos Buttler hit a counter-attacking half-century as England’s rejigged batting line-up scrapped its way to 212 for seven on the first afternoon of the second Test against Sri Lanka.
Buttler leads England’s recovery after testing morning session
England were eyeing another middle order revival after losing four wickets on the first morning of the second Test against Sri Lanka.
Sri Lanka Parliament rejects president’s choice of PM
Sri Lanka’s Parliament has passed a no-confidence vote against the government headed by Mahinda Rajapaksa, a former strongman hastily sworn in as prime minister last month.
Sri Lanka’s top court suspends decree dissolving parliament
Sri Lanka’s supreme court has suspended a presidential decree dissolving parliament and ruled that an earlier call to summon MPs is valid.
England have no qualms about facing Dananjaya after action questioned – Root
England captain Joe Root insists his side have no qualms about facing spinner Akila Dananjaya in the second Test against Sri Lanka, despite question marks over his action.
Ben Foakes to remain as England wicketkeeper for second Test against Sri Lanka
Ben Foakes will keep his place as England’s wicketkeeper in the second Test against Sri Lanka – regardless of Jonny Bairstow’s fitness.
Ben Stokes and Jos Buttler lined up to solve England’s problem at number three
England are lining up Ben Stokes or Jos Buttler to fill their problem position at number three.
Root relishes difficult team selection after England win first Test
England captain Joe Root is relishing the prospect of a difficult selection meeting after the Test team recorded their first overseas victory for more than two years.
England centurion Keaton Jennings admits criticism hit him hard
Keaton Jennings dug deep to deliver a career-reviving century for England, then laid bare the scale of the anxieties and self-doubt he has experienced trying to prove himself over the past 18 months.
Jennings puts England in total control against Sri Lanka
Keaton Jennings kickstarted his England career with a diligent, unbeaten century against Sri Lanka, helping his side establish an impregnable position in the first Test at Galle.
Jennings century puts England in commanding position against Sri Lanka
Keaton Jennings carved out a diligent century as England established a formidable lead in the first Test against Sri Lanka.
Jennings shows his mettle as England stretch lead over Sri Lanka
Keaton Jennings dug deep as England stretched their lead over Sri Lanka to 250 in the first Test at Galle.
Leach revels in combining with childhood friend Buttler to take Perera wicket
Jack Leach fulfilled an ambition which was years in the making during England’s dominant second day against Sri Lanka, linking up with childhood friend Jos Buttler on the biggest stage of all.