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Sri Lanka begin soul-searching after Aussie rout

Sri Lanka captain Dhananjaya de Silva is "really sad" his side has lost their last four Test matches, having fallen to a 2-0 series loss to Australia.

AAP

Steve Smith set to pass 10,000 Test runs in Sri Lanka

Australian batting maestro Steve Smith stands on the brink of an extraordinary milestone as he prepares to lead his side in the opening Test against Sri Lanka in Galle on Wednesday.

The Times of India

Sri Lanka's Kasun Rajitha, Lasith Embuldeniya return to Test squad for South Africa tour

Kasun Rajitha and Lasith Embuldeniya made a comeback to Sri Lanka's Test squad for the tour of South Africa, as Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) on Tuesday announced the names of 16 players who will feature in the two-Test series.

The Times of India

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Dhananjaya de Silva and Kamindu Mendis lead Sri Lanka fightback against careless England in Third Test

Partnership of 118 runs and counting has given Sri Lanka hope in the final Test of the summer

Evening Standard

England self-sabotage in rush for runs as Sri Lanka cling on in third Test

England slid to 325 all out on day two, with Sri Lanka 211-5 after Dhananjaya de Silva and Kamindu Mendis made a strong stand

The Guardian - UK

Gus Atkinson takes another Lord's five-wicket haul as England seal series win over Sri Lanka

Atkinson has his name on all three honours boards at Lord’s after only two appearances

Evening Standard

England seal Sri Lanka series as Gus Atkinson adds five wickets to century

England lead 2-0 with one match to play after winning the second Test against Sri Lanka at Lord’s by 190 runs, after Atkinson’s 5-62

The Guardian - UK

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England close in on series victory over Sri Lanka

England needed three more wickets to wrap up victory at tea on day four at Lord’s.

The Independent UK

England seamers rip through Sri Lanka after maiden Gus Atkinson first-class ton

Atkinson made 118 to continue his memorable Test summer.

The Independent UK

Ollie Pope the batter looks like a square peg after holing out against Sri Lanka

Performances tend to suffer in unfamiliar roles with Ollie Pope and Dan Lawrence just the latest examples

The Guardian - UK

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

Overshadowed Test series gives hint of intrigue despite the gloom

As England and Sri Lanka battled for control, every time nothing interesting seemed to be happening, something surprising happened

The Guardian - UK

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De Silva And Rathnayake Star In Sri Lanka Revival Against England

Dhananjaya de Silva and debutant fast bowler Milan Rathnayake both made fine fifties as Sri Lanka recovered from a dramatic top-order collapse on Wednesday's opening day of the first Test against England at Old Trafford.

The Guardian - UK

Ollie Pope takes captaincy reins but shadow of Stokes looms large

England’s stand-in Test captain kept himself busy on his first day, and he was not short of advice at Old Trafford

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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 Times of India

Ben Stokes's absence adds extra edge to England-Sri Lanka Test series

England will commence the first Test against Sri Lanka at Old Trafford on Wednesday, with several players aiming to make an impact following the absence of captain Ben Stokes due to an injury.

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The Guardian - UK

Jayasuriya’s style adds intrigue to Sri Lanka’s series against England

Coach’s talent could rub off on his players in the tourists’ first series in England for eight years

The Times of India

T20 World Cup: Sri Lanka aim to tame South Africa

NEW DELHI: In their Group D T20 World Cup opening in New York on Monday, Sri Lanka will look on their incredibly diverse bowling attack to restrain South Africa's unbridled hitting might.

The Times of India

T20 World Cup: Sri Lanka weighing on fielding three spinners

NEW DELHI: Upul Tharanga, the national selector for Sri Lanka, believes that fielding three spinners in the same XI is a feasible possibility, but he is still debating how to balance his team for the forthcoming T20 World Cup.

The Hindu

Sri Lanka reaches 314-4 at stumps on opening day of 2nd test against Bangladesh

Sri Lanka elects to bat first in second Test against Bangladesh, with star allrounder Shakib Al Hasan returning.

The Times of India

Bangladesh peg hopes on Shakib Al Hasan return for Test lift

NEW DELHI: Bangladesh's hopes for a turnaround in energy ahead of the second and final Test against Sri Lanka rest significantly on the return of veteran all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan, stated stand-in coach Nic Pothas on Friday.

The Times of India

BAN vs SL 1st Test: Kamindu Mendis, Dhananjaya de Silva shine as Sri Lanka thrash Bangladesh by 328 runs

NEW DELHI: Middle-order batsman Kamindu Mendis and skipper Dhananjaya de Silva scored centuries as Sri Lanka thrashed Bangladesh by 328 runs on the fourth day of the opening Test on Monday, taking a 1-0 lead in the two-match series.

The Hindu

SL vs BAN first Test | Kamindu Mendis and Dhananjaya de Silva make history; Bangladesh in trouble

Sri Lanka sets 511 target for Bangladesh in Sylhet Test as Mendis and de Silva create history as they became third pair to score centuries in both innings.

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