5 talking points ahead of England’s second Test in Sri Lanka
England will attempt to secure a series victory over Sri Lanka by taking the second Test in Kandy this week.
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Tom Curran describes winning return to England as ‘so, so good’
Tom Curran needed just three words to describe being back in England’s dominant one-day side and winning games of cricket – “so, so good”.
Adil Rashid wicket evokes memories of Shane Warne’s ‘ball of the century’
Adil Rashid evoked memories of Shane Warne’s ‘ball of the century’ as he helped England win the fifth Test against India at The Oval.
England opener Alastair Cook had retirement on his mind for some time
Alastair Cook considered retirement for six months before deciding the time had come to quit England duty.
India struggle on penultimate morning leaving England seven wickets short of win
England need seven wickets to win the fourth Specsavers Test and with it the series after reducing India to 46 for three at lunch on day four at Southampton.
England must defend lead of 244 to win fourth Test against India
England must defend a lead of 244 runs to win the fourth Specsavers Test against India at Southampton and with it the series after adding just 11 to their overnight total on Sunday.