BIZARRE: 14 | Mind Blowing Facts

England collapse before Jamie Smith launches thrilling counter-attack

The hosts were 82 for seven against Sri Lanka but the wicketkeeper’s 67 off 50 balls kept them in the game.

The Independent UK · Sep 8, 2024

England vs Sri Lanka: Joe Root hits record 34th Test century as series victory beckons

Former captain surpasses Sir Alastair Cook as he registers hundreds in both innings of a Test match for the first time at Lord’s

Evening Standard · Aug 31, 2024

Joe Root makes record 34th Test hundred as England close on Sri Lanka series win

Sri Lanka were deduced to 53 for two after being set 483 to win at Lord’s.

The Independent UK · Aug 31, 2024

‘The bloke who hit the six’: when Warwickshire won the 1989 NatWest Trophy

It is 35 years since the unlikely, bespectacled duo of Asif Din and Neil Smith held off Middlesex in a thrilling finish to a low-scoring Lord’s final

The Guardian - UK · Aug 28, 2024

England leave door open for Jonny Bairstow return as selectors expect 'fight' for place

Luke Wright speaks out on wicketkeeper-batsmen’s absence for Australia series

Evening Standard · Aug 27, 2024

England leave out two senior players as side enter new white-ball era

The experienced duo will not feature against Australia

The Independent UK · Aug 26, 2024

Jonny Bairstow and Mooen Ali dropped as England enter new white-ball era

Fresh cycle to begin under interim boss Marcus Trescothick

Evening Standard · Aug 26, 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.

The Times of India · Aug 25, 2024

1st Test: Calm Joe Root steers England to five-wicket win over Sri Lanka

NEW DELHI: England secured a five-wicket victory against Sri Lanka in the first Test at Old Trafford on Saturday, thanks to a composed 64-run stand between Joe Root and Jamie Smith on the fourth day.

The Times of India · Aug 25, 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

Evening Standard · Aug 24, 2024