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SL vs Eng, 2nd Test: Spinners, Sibley come to party as visitors win by six
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
Galle [Sri Lanka], January 25 (ANI): Dominic Sibley hit an unbeaten 56 and Jos Buttler made a 48-ball 46 as England chased down 164 to defeat Sri Lanka by six wickets in the second Test on Monday at the Galle International Stadium to clinch the series 2-0.
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Ind vs Eng: Bairstow being rested for first two Tests 'makes no sense' to
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], January 25 (ANI): Former England captain Michael Vaughan has once again lashed out at England selectors for resting Jonny Bairstow for the first two Tests against India as he 'plays spin well'.
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England to host New Zealand for two Tests in June
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
London [UK], January 25 (ANI): England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) on Monday confirmed that England will start their home international summer with a two-match Test series against New Zealand, commencing from June 2.
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Joe Root becomes fourth-highest run-scorer for England in Test
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
Galle [Sri Lanka], January 25 (ANI): Skipper Joe Root on Sunday became the fourth-highest run-scorer for England in the longest format of the game. The right-handed batsman achieved the feat in the ongoing second Test against Sri Lanka at Galle International Stadium.
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SL vs Eng, 2nd Test: Root's innings a 'masterclass' against spin, says But
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
Galle [Sri Lanka], January 24 (ANI): Wicketkeeper-batsman Jos Buttler on Sunday said that Joe Root's 186-run knock against Sri Lanka in the first innings of the second Test was a treat to watch and it was a "masterclass" against spin.
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Thirimanne becomes first SL fielder to take 5 catches in a Test innings
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
Galle [Sri Lanka], January 24 (ANI): Lahiru Thirimanne on Sunday became the first Sri Lankan fielder to take five catches in a single Test innings.
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SL vs Eng, 2nd Test: Root's 186-run knock helps visitors stay on course
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
Galle [Sri Lanka], January 24 (ANI): Joe Root's knock of 186 helped England stay on course against Sri Lanka on day three of the ongoing second Test on Sunday here at the Galle International Stadium.
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SL vs Eng: Pietersen shares Dravid's email to help Sibley, Crawley tackle
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
London [UK], January 23 (ANI): As England openers Dom Sibley and Zack Crawley continue to struggle against Sri Lanka's spinners, former England skipper Kevin Pietersen on Saturday shared an email sent by Rahul Dravid to him as he felt it might help both batters tackle spin.
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SL vs Eng, 2nd Test: Root, Bairstow grind it out after Embuldeniya's twin
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
Galle [Sri Lanka], January 23 (ANI): Sri Lanka spinner Lasith Embuldeniya made early inroads into the England innings on day two of the ongoing second Test, but skipper Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow ensured the visitors stayed on track at the Galle International Stadium on Saturday.
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Ind vs Eng: Stokes, Archer named in squad for first two Tests
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
London [UK], January 21 (ANI): Ben Stokes and Jofra Archer have been named in England's squad for the first two Tests against India, England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) announced on Thursday.
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SL vs Eng: Root backs Crawley, Sibley to turn things around in 2nd Test
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
Galle [Sri Lanka], January 21 (ANI): England openers Zak Crawley and Dom Sibley had failed to leave a mark in both innings of the first Test, but skipper Joe Root is confident that the batsmen will be looking to turn things around in the second game against Sri Lanka.
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SL vs Eng: Broad is one of the best bowlers going around, says Mathews
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Galle [Sri Lanka], January 20 (ANI): Ahead of the second Test against England, Sri Lanka's all-rounder Angelo Mathews on Wednesday praised Stuart Broad, saying that the Englishman is one of the best bowlers going around in the world.
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