• The Guardian

    Australia in pursuit of perfection as Sri Lanka seek to learn from their mistakes

    After one dominant performance in Galle the tourists cannot rely on Sri Lanka bringing about their own downfall again in the second Test

  • AFP

    Root 'crucial' for England ahead of Champions Trophy, says skipper

    Joe Root will play a "crucial role" in India on his ODI return and as they build up to the Champions Trophy this month, England captain Jos Buttler said Wednesday.The 34-year-old Root, a top-order batsman and England's former Test captain, last played an ODI at the 2023 World Cup in India and will now take field as England named their XI on the eve of the match.

  • AFP

    India's Rohit insists struggles 'nothing new' ahead of England ODIs

    India skipper Rohit Sharma on Wednesday insisted his recent Test struggles were just part of the "ups and downs" of a long career as he looks to rediscover his form in three one-day internationals against England."As cricketers there will be ups and downs and I have faced a lot in my career.

  • AFP

    Australia fear rank turner for second Sri Lanka Test

    Australia are on guard for a spin trap when the second and final Test gets underway in Galle on Thursday despite an unassailable lead in the series.That game -- also played in Galle -- was on a good batting deck, but the pitch for the second Test looks a different beast altogether.

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