YOU WONT BELIEVE: 4 - What They Never Told You

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 Independent UK · Aug 24, 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.

The Times of India · Aug 23, 2024

De Silva And Rathnayake Star In Sri Lanka Revival Against England

Dhananjaya de Silva and debutant fast bowler Milan Rathnayake both made fine fifties as Sri Lanka recovered from a dramatic top-order collapse on Wednesday's opening day of the first Test against England at Old Trafford.

International Business Times · Aug 22, 2024

England vs Sri Lanka: Strong start for skipper Ollie Pope as first Test begins

Sri Lanka were eventually bowled all out for 236 on day one at Old Trafford

Evening Standard · Aug 21, 2024

Sri Lanka fight back as Ollie Pope enjoys fine start to England captaincy

The tourists were bowled out for 236 after being 92 for six shortly after lunch

The Independent UK · Aug 21, 2024

England settle for quick-fix despite Ashes talk ahead of Sri Lanka Test

England appear to have stopped looking for a replacement for Ben Stokes - at least in the short-term

Evening Standard · Aug 21, 2024

England v Sri Lanka: first men’s cricket Test match, day one – as it happened

Sri Lanka recovered from 6-3 to post 236 at Old Trafford before England reached 22-0 when bad light stopped play

The Guardian - UK · Aug 21, 2024

Ollie Pope will strike different tone as leader but continuity is key

England’s stand-in Test captain has a weakened team under him for the first Test against Sri Lanka

The Guardian - UK · Aug 20, 2024

How to watch England vs Sri Lanka and live stream 1st Test online or on TV, hosts just ahead going into Day 4

Here's how you can watch England vs Sri Lanka 1st Test online, ready for when it takes place from Wednesday, August 21 to Sunday, August 25.

WhatToWatch · Aug 20, 2024