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Joe Root becomes fourth-highest run-scorer for England in Test
Updated : 5 years, 4 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, 4 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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SL vs Eng, 2nd Test: Root's 186-run knock helps visitors stay on course
Updated : 5 years, 4 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, 2nd Test: Good effort to keep hosts under 400, says Anderson
Updated : 5 years, 4 months ago IST
Galle [Sri Lanka], January 23 (ANI): England pacer James Anderson on Saturday said that it was a good effort from his side to restrict Sri Lanka under 400 in the first innings of the ongoing second Test here at Galle.
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SL vs Eng, 2nd Test: Root, Bairstow grind it out after Embuldeniya's twin
Updated : 5 years, 4 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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SL vs Eng: Anderson picks six to register his best bowling figures in Asia
Updated : 5 years, 4 months ago IST
Galle [Sri Lanka], January 23 (ANI): England pacer James Anderson on Saturday recorded his best bowling figures in Asia. The bowler recorded the feat on day two of the ongoing second Test against Sri Lanka here at Galle. Anderson finished with figures of 6-40 from 29 overs as the hosts were
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Anderson becomes second pacer after Hadlee to pick 30 fifers in Tests
Updated : 5 years, 4 months ago IST
Galle [Sri Lanka], January 23 (ANI): England pacer James Anderson on Saturday became the second fast bowler after the great Richard Hadlee to take 30 fifers in Test cricket. While the Englishman is the second pacer, he is sixth on the overall list. Anderson achieved the feat in the ongoin
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SL vs Eng: Coach Flower pleased with hosts' efforts despite 'giving them 3
Updated : 5 years, 4 months ago IST
Galle [Sri Lanka], January 23 (ANI): Sri Lanka batting coach Grant Flower doesn't want to be too critical of his team despite losing three wickets early on day one of the second Test against England.
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SL vs Eng, 2nd Test: Mathews holds fort with ton after hosts lose early wi
Updated : 5 years, 4 months ago IST
Galle [Sri Lanka], January 22 (ANI): Angelo Mathews' century powered Sri Lanka to 229/4 on day one of the second Test against England at the Galle International Stadium on Friday.
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SL vs Eng: Anderson replaces Broad in playing XI for second Test
Updated : 5 years, 4 months ago IST
Galle [Sri Lanka], January 21 (ANI): James Anderson has replaced Stuart Broad in England's playing XI for the second Test against Sri Lanka at Galle, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) confirmed on Thursday.
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SL vs Eng: Broad is one of the best bowlers going around, says Mathews
Updated : 5 years, 4 months ago IST
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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SL vs Eng: Karunaratne, Kusal Mendis to miss second Test
Updated : 5 years, 4 months ago IST
Colombo [Sri Lanka], January 19 (ANI): Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) on Tuesday announced that five players including Dimuth Karunaratne and Kusal Mendis have been released from the national squad and as a result, they would not be playing the second Test against England.
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