Superb Pathum Nissanka century leads Sri Lanka to famous win as England denied summer clean sweep Sri Lanka ensured there was no Oval drama as England ended summer in disappointing fashion Evening Standard · Sep 9, 2024
England battle to save unbeaten summer after ‘no thought’ batting leaves third Test in the balance England struggled to keep the pressure on as Sri Lanka bowled and batted well on day three The Independent UK · Sep 8, 2024
Wasteful England staring at Third Test defeat as Sri Lanka make flying start to chase Collapse and complacency infected batting to quash hopes of a perfect home summer Evening Standard · Sep 8, 2024
Josh Hull rises to the challenge to give England first payout on investment The fast bowler’s selection is a two-year project and began to bear fruit in the final Test against Sri Lanka The Guardian - UK · Sep 7, 2024
Dhananjaya de Silva and Kamindu Mendis lead Sri Lanka fightback against careless England in Third Test Partnership of 118 runs and counting has given Sri Lanka hope in the final Test of the summer Evening Standard · Sep 7, 2024
England self-sabotage in rush for runs as Sri Lanka cling on in third Test England slid to 325 all out on day two, with Sri Lanka 211-5 after Dhananjaya de Silva and Kamindu Mendis made a strong stand The Guardian - UK · Sep 7, 2024
Josh Hull discovers highs and lows of Test cricket as Sri Lanka fight back The visitors recovered from a rocky start to reach 211 for five on day two. The Independent UK · Sep 7, 2024
Olly Stone impresses as England take five Sri Lanka wickets before tea England had earlier collapsed from 221 for three overnight to 325 all out in the space of just two hours. The Independent UK · Sep 7, 2024
Ollie Pope out as England collapse on second morning against Sri Lanka The hosts dominated day one to reach 221 for three but batted carelessly as they were rolled over in just two hours. The Independent UK · Sep 7, 2024
Gus Atkinson takes another Lord's five-wicket haul as England seal series win over Sri Lanka Atkinson has his name on all three honours boards at Lord’s after only two appearances Evening Standard · Sep 1, 2024
Olly Stone ends Dimuth Karunaratne’s resistance as England eye Lord’s victory Stone had Karunaratne caught behind for 55 as Sri Lanka went to lunch on 136 for four. The Independent UK · Sep 1, 2024
Gus Atkinson follows maiden century with two wickets as England dominate Sri Lanka were bundled out for 196 in response to the hosts’ 427 at Lord’s. The Independent UK · Aug 30, 2024
England’s bowling gamble offers exciting glimpse of pace attack for India and Ashes After just two Test matches at Lord’s, Gus Atkinson is on all three honours boards The Independent UK · Aug 30, 2024
England seamers rip through Sri Lanka after maiden Gus Atkinson first-class ton Atkinson made 118 to continue his memorable Test summer. The Independent UK · Aug 30, 2024
The Independent UK · Aug 30, 2024 Gus Atkinson’s maiden Test century puts England on top against Sri Lanka Atkinson hit a swashbuckling 118 off 115 deliveries.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 28, 2024 Ollie Pope ready to roll with England demands in second Sri Lanka Test Captain and No 3 has spoken to Joe Root about how to ‘compartmentalise’ as England look to build on first Test
The Times of India · Aug 25, 2024 'He's a greedy ... ': England captain Ollie Pope's big comment on Joe Root NEW DELHI: After England's five-wicket victory over Sri Lanka, captain Ollie Pope praised batters Joe Root and Jamie Smith for their match-winning performances, calling Root a "greedy Yorkshire man" for his insatiable hunger for runs.
Evening Standard · Aug 24, 2024 Joe Root cool, calm and collected to guide England to win over Sri Lanka Hosts chase down 205 to win First Test at Old Trafford
The Independent UK · Aug 24, 2024 Joe Root guides England to battling win over Sri Lanka at Old Trafford Root finished unbeaten on 62 as England chased down 205 to win by five wickets.
The Independent UK · Aug 24, 2024 Sri Lanka battle to stay in contest as England face tricky chase at Old Trafford England were 82 for three at tea in pursuit of 205.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 23, 2024 Sri Lanka dig in after Jamie Smith lays platform for England’s victory push Angelo Mathews led the tourists’ resistance at Old Trafford after Jamie Smith’s fine 111 had given England a substantial first-innings lead
The Independent UK · Aug 23, 2024 Jamie Smith’s maiden century helps England take control of Sri Lanka in first Test The hosts remain firm favourites to bank a fourth straight win this summer.
Evening Standard · Aug 23, 2024 Jamie Smith hits maiden century as England take control against Sri Lanka The 24-year-old hit a stunning 111 to give England a first-innings lead
The Independent UK · Aug 23, 2024 Memorable morning for Jamie Smith as England assume complete control Smith was able to make his first Test century.
The Times of India · Aug 23, 2024 1st Test: Jamie Smith, Harry Brook drive England into lead against Sri Lanka NEW DELHI: Jamie Smith's unbeaten 72 helped England secure a slim first-innings lead against Sri Lanka in the opening Test at Old Trafford on Thursday, despite the second day being curtailed by poor light and rain. England reached 259-6, a lead of 23 runs, in response to Sri Lanka's 236.