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England vs Sri Lanka: Ollie Pope must seize chance to silence critics in Ben Stokes' absence

Stand-in skipper to helm First Test at Old Trafford

Evening Standard

Dan Lawrence addresses England opener concerns after Test exile ends with recall vs Sri Lanka

Shift up the order no issue for batter who says he’s now in “much better” nick

Evening Standard

Sri Lanka’s Test return to England has gone under the radar but is long overdue

Tourists are not the force of old but Dan Lawrence’s technique will be tested as an opener at Old Trafford

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Stokes Absence Adds Extra Edge To England-Sri Lanka Series

England head into the first Test against Sri Lanka at Old Trafford starting Wednesday with several players given a chance to prove a point after captain Ben Stokes's series-ending injury.

International Business Times

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 Guardian - UK

Matthew Potts named in England’s team for first Sri Lanka Test

Matthew Potts and Dan Lawrence have been named in England’s Test team against Sri Lanka

The Independent UK

Dan Lawrence confident he fits the mould for England as team to play Sri Lanka confirmed

Ollie Pope to captain side as Ben Stokes ruled out due to injury

Evening Standard

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Sri Lanka return to Lord’s 40 years after taming Botham and England

Sri Lanka announced themselves on Test match stage with a superb display on their first visit to the Home of Cricket

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 Guardian - UK

Stuart Broad: England must put positive spin on being without injured Ben Stokes

Stokes set the record for the fastest Test half-century by an England batter to round off a 3-0 series whitewash of the West Indies last month.

The Independent UK

Record 39 candidates to run in Sri Lanka’s presidential election

Economy remains key issue after protesters angered by financial crisis toppled President Gotabaya Rajapaksa in 2022.

Al Jazeera

Sri Lanka President Faces Tough Challengers In Elections

Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe faces 38 challengers in polls next month, the election commission said Thursday after nominations closed, with ally-turned-rival Sajith Premadasa leading the pack.

International Business Times

Hamstring injury sidelines England Test skipper Ben Stokes for rest of summer

Stokes will miss England’s upcoming Test series against Sri Lanka, which begins on August 21.

The Independent UK

England blow as Ben Stokes ruled out for summer Test series against Sri Lanka

Ollie Pope to captain side as series begins later this month

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The Guardian - UK

England captain Ben Stokes ruled out of Sri Lanka series with hamstring injury

Ben Stokes will miss the rest of the summer after tearing his hamstring while playing in the Hundred, with Ollie Pope set to captain England in his absence

Evening Standard

Ben Stokes injury: England Test captain hurt on Hundred duty as Sri Lanka series looms

Northern Superchargers star has to be carried off the field and walks with crutches as he prepares to undergo scan

The Independent UK

Ben Stokes hands England major injury scare after being carried off playing in The Hundred

The England captain is now a major doubt for the first Test against Sri Lanka in 10 days

Dynamite News

Rohit Sharma emphasizes importance of domestic cricket

Colombo [Sri Lanka] In a strong reaffirmation of the value of domestic cricket, Team India captain Rohit Sharma has underscored the importance of tournaments like the Ranji Trophy in the selection process of the national Test team. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Namal Rajapaksa To Contest Presidential Election In Sri Lanka

Namal Rajapaksa announced as presidential candidate in Sri Lanka amid economic challenges and political rivalries. Election holds significance for the nati...

Al Jazeera

Son of Sri Lanka’s ex-leader Mahinda Rajapaksa to run for president

Governing party nominated Namal Rajapaksa to challenge incumbent Ranil Wickremesinghe in the September 21 election.

The Independent UK

Heir apparent to Sri Lanka's powerful Rajapaksa family will run in September's presidential election

The man who is considered the heir apparent to the powerful Rajapaksa family in Sri Lanka will contest the presidential election in September

Newslaundry

No happy endings for India on Hasina’s road to exit

Sheikh Hasina’s abrupt and dramatic exit from Bangladesh after resigning as prime minister, similar to the dramatic departure of Gotabaya Rajapaksa in Sri Lanka just two years ago, leaves Delhi with no friends in Bangladesh. Within hours of her exit, mobs tore down a statue of the liberator of Bangladesh,…

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 Guardian - UK

England call up Cox and Stone with Zak Crawley ruled out with broken finger

Essex batters Jordan Cox and Nottinghamshire bowler Olly Stone have been called up by England for Sri Lanka Test series

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.

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