Joe Root made a thumping return as England’s permanent Test captain as his side decimated Pakistan by an innings and 103 runs in the first at Headingley on Friday. England kept themselves on top from the opening day, giving Pakistan no chance of making their comeback. The most alarming was Pakistan’s batting struggle because problems began imme...

Former Sri Lanka cricketer Hashan Tillakaratne has been appointed as the batting coach of the Senior Men's Program, Sri Lanka Cricket confirmed the appointment on Friday. The appointment is quite significant, with Tillakaratne having an extensive amount of coaching experience, having already held the positions as the batting coach of Sri Lanka men's team and as the head co...

Sri Lanka have made two changes to their squad ahead of the second Test against India, drafting batter Kamil Mishara and all-rounder Sahan Arachchige into the squad for the do-or-die face-off. The changes come as Sri Lanka miss the services of their experienced players Kusal Mendis, Pathum Nissanka and Dinesh Chandimal.

Both Kamil Mishar...

Australia have locked in their playing XI for the second and final Test against Bangladesh, starting on August 22 in Mackay. Scott Boland will once again miss out, with Australia sticking with veteran spinner Nathan Lyon. Australia have made only one change to the XI that took on Bangladesh in the first Test, bringing in Matt Renshaw, who playe...

After demolishing Sri Lanka in the first Test, India are gearing up to face the hosts in the second Test, scheduled to begin on Sunday in Colombo. During the first Test, it largely remained a one-sided show, with India outshining Sri Lanka across all departments. Manav Suthar emerged as India’s standout bowler, finishing the match with ten wickets to totally de...