Get all your news in one place.

100’s of premium titles.
One app.

Start reading

Get all your news in one place.

100’s of premium titles. One news app.

Start reading

The Latest Breaking News from Ben Duckett

Ollie Pope allays fears over form with first hundred as stand-in England captain

Pope ended an abbreviated first day on his home ground the Kia Oval on 103 not out with England 221 for three.

The Independent UK

England vs Sri Lanka: Ollie Pope back at bustling best in disrupted day at The Oval

Players taken off for for almost three hours due to debatable ‘bad light’

Evening Standard

Ollie Pope rediscovers batting form as English gloom leaves fans frustrated

The England captain scored a century as the hosts battled against bad light at the Oval

The Independent UK

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Ollie Pope finds form as England captain on return to Kia Oval

Pope reached 84 at tea against Sri Lanka with England 194 for three.

The Independent UK

England vs Sri Lanka: Dan Lawrence struggles continue to place Test future in jeopardy

It’s been a successful summer of experimentation for England, but the lack of viable opening alternatives is a key concern ahead of next year’s Ashes

Evening Standard

Dan Lawrence out cheaply again but Ben Duckett shines for England at gloomy Oval

Lawrence made just five runs as England reached lunch on 76 for one in the third Test against Sri Lanka

The Independent UK

England vs Sri Lanka predictions: Will England complete the whitewash?

England face Sri Lanka face off in the third Test at the Oval as the hosts look to complete the series whitewash

The Independent UK

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Stars align as big-hitting Duckett returns to BBL

English top-order batter Ben Duckett is the No.1 BBL draft pick with the Melbourne Stars, but India's Harmenpreet Kaur was not named among the WBBL choices.

AAP

Joe Root surpasses Sir Alastair Cook’s England Test hundreds record

Root’s 34th Test ton gave him the England record outright.

The Independent UK

England remain on top against Sri Lanka despite another low score for Ollie Pope

Pope made it to double figures for the first time in four innings but was caught on the boundary for 17.

The Independent UK

Joe Root hits flawless 143 to keep England on top against Sri Lanka as Second Test begins

Joe Root and Gus Atkinson impressed after others squandered chances

Evening Standard

Joe Root equals England record with crucial century against Sri Lanka

The Yorkshireman’s superb 143 was the bedrock of a day one total of 358 for seven.

The Independent UK

Joe Root shines again but Sri Lanka take regular wickets on day one at Lord’s

England were 200 for five at tea.

The Independent UK

Ollie Pope struggles again as England bat first against Sri Lanka

The stand-in England captain made just one run as the hosts went to lunch on 97 for three in the second Test at Lord’s.

The Independent UK

Get all your
news in one place.

100’s of premium titles.
One news app.

The Independent UK

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

The experienced duo will not feature against Australia

The Independent UK

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

Jamie Smith continues to impress as England edge ahead against Sri Lanka

Just 57 overs were possible in Manchester, with the morning session wiped out by rain and bad light curtailing the evening’s play.

The Independent UK

Harry Brook keeps England in control against Sri Lanka

Brook’s 53 not out allowed England to reach 176 for four after an extended afternoon session – trailing by 60 runs at tea on day two.

Get all your
news in one place.

100’s of premium titles.
One news app.

The Independent UK

I thought he did a great job – Chris Woakes hails new England skipper Ollie Pope

The hosts reached 22 without loss after dismissing the tourists for 236 on the opening day in Manchester.

WhatToWatch

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.

The Guardian - UK

Matthew Potts to face Sri Lanka as part of five-man England bowling attack

Matthew Potts will form part of a five-man England bowling attack in the opening Test against Sri Lanka, with Harry Brook promoted to vice-captain

The Independent UK

Dan Lawrence confident his approach will suit new role as England opener

Lawrence will open with Ben Duckett in the absence of the injured Zak Crawley.

The Independent UK

Golden duck for Ben Stokes on miserable Northern Superchargers return

Stokes was bowled by Tim Southee as his side were skittled for 83.

Evening Standard

Dan Lawrence replaces Zak Crawley as England name squad for Sri Lanka Test

Seamer Olly Stone recalled for the first time in three years

The Independent UK

Zak Crawley out of Sri Lanka series as England call up Jordan Cox and Olly Stone

Opener Crawley suffered a broken finger during the West Indies series victory.

1 … 3 4 5 6

People

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Organisations

Northern Superchargers

30 stories

the Melbourne Stars

25 stories

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Topics

Places

Fourteen days free

Download the app

One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.