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  England register 12th consecutive win over Sri Lanka, thump hosts in T20 World Cup Super 8 round

  Cricket | February 22, 2026 18:31 IST

  England defended a modest total of 146 runs against Sri Lanka to get their T20 World Cup Super 8 round campaign underway with a win. Sri Lanka were bundled out for just 95 runs in the 17th over as they went down by 51 runs and their semifinal qualification chances are already bleak.

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  England announce playing XI for first ODI vs Sri Lanka, recall opening batter after 776 days

  Cricket | January 21, 2026 13:32 IST

  England have named their playing XI, a day before the first ODI of the three-match series against Sri Lanka, to be played on January 22. Harry Brook will lead the side in the 50-over format, even as his eyes will be on the upcoming T20 World Cup, starting from February 7.

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  Nat Sciver-Brunt creates history in women's cricket with century vs Sri Lanka in ODI World Cup

  Cricket | October 11, 2025 20:07 IST

  Nat Sciver-Brunt scored a historic century vs Sri Lanka in the 2025 Women's ODI World Cup, becoming the leading centurion in tournament history with five tons. She dedicated the knock to her newborn as England posted 253 runs in the first innings.

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  'When Stokesy got injured...': Sam Curran 'gutted' not to be in consideration for England Test team

  Cricket | October 08, 2024 14:45 IST

  Sam Curran last played a Test match for England back in 2021 at Headingley against India. Curran is yet to play a Test match in the Bazball era and admitted that he was gutted not to be in the scheme of things even when Ben Stokes got injured ahead of the Sri Lanka series.

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  'They disrespected Test cricket and Sri Lanka': Vaughan slams cocky England after Oval loss

  Cricket | September 10, 2024 7:14 IST

  Former England captain Michael Vaughan came out all guns blazing against Ollie Pope and Co after the hosts suffered the only defeat in the home Test summer against Sri Lanka at the Oval. England won the series 2-1, however, Vaughan believed that they can't be single-mindedly aggressive.

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  Joe Root surpasses Sachin Tendulkar, creates all-time England record after ENG vs SL Test series

  Cricket | September 09, 2024 19:36 IST

  Joe Root has struck 666 runs in six matches in England's Test summer, being bestowed with the Player of the Series award. Root smashed three centuries during the six Tests including a twin ton at Lord's against Sri Lanka. Root has surpassed Sachin Tendulkar in a major record list.

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  Sri Lanka break India and Pakistan's long-standing Test record with 219-run chase vs England

  Cricket | September 09, 2024 18:39 IST

  Sri Lanka defeated England by eight wickets in the third and final Test match at the Oval. England had already won the first two Test matches and thereby pocketed the series 2-1. But this win for Sri Lanka came after 10 years against England in the longest format as they created multiple records.

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  WTC points table update after Sri Lanka's historic win over England in 3rd Test

  Cricket | September 09, 2024 18:02 IST

  Sri Lanka have registered a brilliant win over England in the third and final Test match chasing down 219 runs. England though have managed to win the three-match series 2-1 but this loss has certainly hurt their chances of making it to the World Test Championship final.

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  For first time in Test history! Ollie Pope creates never-seen-before record in ENG vs SL 3rd Test

  Cricket | September 06, 2024 23:35 IST

  Ollie Pope has returned among runs after an underwhelming start to his captaincy stint in Test cricket. Pope smashed a record-breaking century in the third Test match against Sri Lanka at Kennington Oval, London.

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  England announce playing XI for 3rd Test against Sri Lanka, hand debut to 20-year-old pacer

  Cricket | September 04, 2024 17:01 IST

  England have made one change in their playing XI for the third and final Test against Sri Lanka at the Oval from the previous game at Lord's. England have already sealed the series, having taken a 2-0 unassailable lead, would aim for their second Test clean sweep for the summer.

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  India TV Sports Wrap on September 2: Today's top 10 trending news stories

  Other Sports | September 02, 2024 10:40 IST

  England took a 2-0 unassailable lead in the three-match Test series against Sri Lanka with a win at Lord's while Nishad Kumar clinched his second successive Silver medal in the Paralympics in the men's High Jump T47 event. Here's a look at the top 10 sports stories on September 2.

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  Alastair Cook reacts after losing all-time England record to Joe Root

  Cricket | September 01, 2024 9:42 IST

  Joe Root scored 143 runs while batting in the first innings and guided England to an imposing total of 427. The right-handed batter backed it up with another century in the second innings and helped the hosts post a daunting total of 483.

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  Joe Root creates history at Lord's, surpasses legendary English cricketer in major record

  Cricket | September 06, 2024 10:49 IST

  Joe Root surpassed Graham Gooch to create an all-time record at Lord's. Root has become the most prolific run-scorer at the iconic English venue. Root smashed his 34th Test ton and registered several milestones along the way.

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  Joe Root dedicates record-shattering Test century at Lord's to mentor Graham Thorpe

  Cricket | August 30, 2024 11:20 IST

  Joe Root is the leading the pack among active cricketers with the most Test hundreds. Root has smashed 33 Test tons. Kane Williamson is behind Root with 32 Test hundreds. Root occupies the second spot among active cricketers, with the most international centuries.

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  India TV Sports Wrap on August 30: Today's top 10 trending news stories

  Other Sports | August 30, 2024 9:31 IST

  Joe Root smashed his 33rd Test century on Day 1 of the second Test against Sri Lanka at Lord's while India's armless para-archer Sheetal Devi set a new world record while finishing second in her qualification event at the Paralympics in Paris. Here's a look at the top 10 sports stories on August 30.

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  ENG vs SL 2nd Test Dream11 prediction: Best fantasy picks for England vs Sri Lanka match at Lord's

  Cricket | August 29, 2024 6:30 IST

  England will be up against Sri Lanka in the second Test of the three-match series at Lord's, starting Thursday, August 29. Sri Lanka put up a valiant fight, especially with the bat in the second innings, however, the first innings cost them dearly. England would aim for a much more clinical show.

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  Dhananjaya de Silva calls for more county exposure for Sri Lankan players

  Cricket | August 28, 2024 22:59 IST

  Dhananjaya de Silva is leading Sri Lanka in the ongoing World Test Championship (WTC) cycle. He was handed over the reins in the red-ball format after Dimuth Karunaratne stepped down as captain.

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  Joe Root opens about England's victory over Sri Lanka at Old Trafford

  Cricket | August 25, 2024 7:57 IST

  Joe Root is the highest run-getter in Tests among active cricketers with Australia's Steve Smith, a close second with 9685 runs. Root has also surpassed Rahul Dravid on the list of players with the most fifties in Test cricket.

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  Jamie Smith 'grateful' to Sri Lanka's batting coach for success in Test cricket

  Cricket | August 24, 2024 13:55 IST

  Jamie Smith played a pivotal role in guiding England to their first innings score of 358 in the ongoing Old Trafford Test match. Smith scored his maiden international century and helped England take a first innings lead of 122 runs.

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  Old Trafford Test, Day 3: Jamie Smith's maiden hundred keeps England ahead of Sri Lanka

  Cricket | August 24, 2024 10:33 IST

  Jamie Smith has become the youngest England wicketkeeper to smash a Test century. At 24 years and 42 days, Smith has broken former wicketkeeper Les Ames' record of 1930 when the latter scored his maiden Test ton aged 24 years and 63 days.