
Sri Lanka vs England: James Anderson shines with six-for before Joe Root leads recovery on second day
Root and Bairstow got together to thwart the Sri Lankan attack as they put on an unbroken 93-run stand until the close of play.

India vs England Tests in Chennai to be played behind closed doors, confirms TNCA secretary
The teams are expected to reach Chennai by 27 January and undergo testing before entering the bio-bubble.

Sri Lanka vs England: Angelo Mathews leads hosts' fightback with an unbeaten century on Day 1 of second Test
Mathews built crucial partnerships, including a 117-run stand for the fourth wicket with skipper Dinesh Chandimal who made 52.

Virat Kohli, Ishant Sharma set to return as new selection committee meets to pick squad for England series
The new selection committee, led by Chetan Sharma, aren't expected to spring too many surprises as most of the fit and available players currently in Australia are automatic picks.

England all-rounder Moeen Ali tests positive for COVID-19 after arriving in Sri Lanka
The England and Wales Cricket Board said Ali tested positive after taking a test on arrival at the airport in Hambantota on Sunday.

England squad clears COVID-19 test, set to travel to Sri Lanka for Test series
On arrival, the contingent will spend 10 days in a bio-secure bubble in Hambantota, according to a report in Sky Sports.

England and Wales Cricket Board to hire expert to monitor mental health of players
Earlier this month, ECB managing director Ashley Giles had said that cricketers will be provided "mental health screening" before they commit to any further tours.

Mohammed Shami unlikely to play first Test against England as six-week rest-cum-rehab awaits
Already ruled out of the remainder of the ongoing four-match Test series against Australia, Shami left for India on Tuesday.

New COVID-19 strain will not jeopardise England tour of Sri Lanka, says SLC
As per the current itinerary, the England squad is scheduled to fly to Sri Lanka on a chartered flight on 2 January.

Jacques Kallis appointed England batting consultant for upcoming Sri Lanka tour
The 45-year-old Kallis worked in a similar role with the Proteas last year in the Test series against England.

Notion that England went away because of our fault is completely wrong, says CSA interim board chairman
England's tour was called off on Monday after two members of the touring party initially tested positive for Covid-19.

England to return to Sri Lanka for two-Test cricket tour, Galle to host both starting 14 January
England's players will isolate for three days in Hambantota after arriving in Sri Lanka on 2 January, with the first Test starting 14 January in Galle. The second Test starts on 22 January.

Ged Stokes, father of England cricketer Ben Stokes, passes away after brain cancer battle
Ged Stokes, who played rugby league in England in the 1980s and returned as a coach, was diagnosed with the disease in January.

South Africa vs England: Proteas pacer Kagiso Rabada out of ODI series due to hip injury
A statement from Cricket South Africa said Rabada had suffered a right hip strain which would take about three weeks to heal.

India's home Test series against England to be four-match affair, number of T20Is increased to five
BCCI President Sourav Ganguly confirmed the schedule for the series planned in February-March while speaking at an online event.

South Africa vs England: I had coronavirus without knowing it, admits Proteas coach Mark Boucher
Boucher was speaking ahead of limited overs series against England, which starts with the first Twenty20 international in Cape Town on 27 November.

South Africa vs England: Three Proteas cricketers isolated after one tests positive for COVID-19
CSA said about 50 COVID-19 RTPCR tests on players and support staff were conducted prior to entering the bio-bubble here for the limited overs series, starting on 27 November.

England set to host India, Sri Lanka and Pakistan in jam-packed summer of 2021
As per the provisional schedule, England will host India across August and September in five Test match series.

England confirm men's team tour to Pakistan in October 2021 after a gap of 16 years
The England cricket team has not toured Pakistan since 2005 due to security reasons.

South Africa vs England: Uncapped pacer Glenton Stuurman included in hosts' white-ball squads, Dale Steyn misses out
The 24 players include most of South Africa’s current limited overs international players, with only one uncapped player, fast bowler Glenton Stuurman, in the squad.