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Archer, Stokes to give England 'huge boost' against India
Agence France-Presse . Colombo | Updated at 05:07pm on January 21, 2021
Ben Stokes and Jofra Archer will return to the England side for their India Tests starting next month, with captain Joe Root saying Thursday the...
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Kohli to return for England Tests
Agence France-Presse . New Delhi | Updated at 09:31pm on January 19, 2021
Captain Virat Kohli will take part in India's squad for next month's first two Tests against England, the country's cricket board said Tuesday, after he...
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Root thanks England's lone fan
Agence France-Presse . Galle | Updated at 08:33pm on January 18, 2021
A lone England cricket fan who waited 10 months in Sri Lanka to watch his team play had an unexpected phone call Monday from team...
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England seal seven-wicket win over Sri Lanka
Agence France-Presse. Galle | Updated at 11:49am on January 18, 2021
England won the first Test against Sri Lanka by seven wickets on Monday with Jonny Bairstow and Dan Lawrence negotiating a ‘tricky’ finish to guide...
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England lose quick wickets in chase
Agence France-Presse . Galle | Updated at 07:14pm on January 17, 2021
Sri Lanka rattled England with three quick wickets late on the fourth day of the first Test in Galle on Sunday, but the visitors remained...
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Sri Lanka dig in after Root double ton
Agence France-Presse .Galle | Updated at 08:02pm on January 16, 2021
Joe Root completed his fourth double century for England on Saturday but insisted it will mean nothing if his side cannot overcome a defiant Sri...
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'Ruthless' Root hits first ton in over a year
Agence France-Presse . Galle | Updated at 07:02pm on January 15, 2021
England captain Joe Root hit an unbeaten 168 as his side built up a lead of 185 over Sri Lanka on a rain-hit second day...
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England cricket team hotel hit by COVID-19 cases
Agence France-Presse .Colombo | Updated at 06:08pm on January 15, 2021
The England cricket team were hit by a new coronavirus scare Friday as two staff members tested positive and were hospitalised, officials said. Epidemiologist Venura...
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Bess five-for gives England opening day honours
Agence France-Presse . Galle | Updated at 07:54pm on January 14, 2021
Off-spinner Dom Bess claimed five wickets to help bowl out Sri Lanka for 135 and give England the advantage on day one of a Test...
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‘Waited 10 months for this match but police kicked me out’
Agence France-Presse . Galle | Updated at 04:10pm on January 14, 2021
An England cricket fan who waited 10 months in Sri Lanka to watch his team play was ushered away by police before a ball had...