Cricket

Sri Lanka tour of England 2024

Michael Vaughan teared into Ollie Pope's captaincy tactics which led to England's first Test loss to Sri Lanka at home since 2014.

Former England captain Michael Vaughan and stand-in Test captain Ollie Pope (Getty Images)

20240911T071734343Z372308.jpg

Michael Vaughan accuses Ollie Pope's England of disrespecting Test cricket and Sri Lanka, tells them not to repeat same vs India & Australia

ENG vs SL 3rd Test: Sri Lankan opener Pathum Nissanka rewrote record books with an unbeaten 127 against England at Kennington Oval, London.

Don Bradman, Pathum Nissanka and Sachin Tendulkar in the frame (Getty Images)

20240910T033633147Z987873.jpg

Pathum Nissanka enters Don Bradman, Sachin Tendulkar's list with unbeaten 127 in Sri Lanka's 1st Test win at The Oval since 1998

Sri Lanka defeated England in the third Test match of three Test match series to register their fourth Test win in England.

20240909T123446520Z903318.jpg

ENG vs SL: Pathum Nissanka's century helps Sri Lanka register fourth Test win in England

Dhananjaya de Silva and Kamindu Mendis's resilient fifties helped Sri Lanka steady their ship on Day 2 of the 3rd Test against England. Despite an early collapse, Sri Lanka ended the day at 211/5.

Sri Lanka's Dhananjaya de Silva bats during Day 2 of the 3rd Test against England at The Kia Oval on September 7. (Getty)

20240908T030903294Z238889.jpg

ENG vs SL, 3rd Test: Dhananjaya, Kamindu's fighting fifties rally Sri Lanka to 211/5 after early collapse following England's 325 on Day 2

England rode on Ollie Pope's historic century to dominate Day 1 of the third Test against Sri Lanka on September 6. England finished the day at 221/3.

England's Ollie Pope celebrates with teammate Harry Brook after reaching his century during Day 1 of the 3rd Test against Sri Lanka at The Kia Oval on September 6. (Getty)

20240906T180929715Z943541.jpg

ENG vs SL, 3rd Test: Ollie Pope's historic ton, Ben Duckett's 86 keep England in good stead at 221/3 on opening day against Sri Lanka

England has announced their playing XI for the third Test against Sri Lanka. Josh Hull has been selected to replace Matthew Potts in the England team.

From left: England players Ollie Pope, Chris Woakes, Joe Root, Ben Duckett and Olly Stone leave the field as bad light stops play during the 2nd Test against Sri Lanka at Lord's Cricket Ground on August 31. (Getty)

20240904T115415919Z668191.jpg

England announce playing XI for third Test against Sri Lanka, 6ft 7in tall pacer replaces Matthew Potts

Riding on Joe Root's twin centuries and Gus Atkinson's seven-wicket haul England thrashed Sri Lanka in the second Test by 190 runs to clinch the series 2-0.

England's Gus Atkinson (centre) celebrates taking his fifth wicket of the innings during Day 4 of the 2nd Test against Sri Lanka at Lord's on September 1. (Getty)

20240901T163710223Z731675.jpg

ENG vs SL: After Joe Root's twin tons, Sri Lanka surrender to Gus Atkinson's fifer as England seal series with thumping 190-run win in 2nd Test

Former captain Eoin Morgan wants added responsibility for Brendon McCullum as he wishes to see the ex-New Zealand star as England's white-ball coach.

England's Test head coach Brendon McCullum in this frame. (Getty)

20240901T152206115Z150184.jpg

World Cup-winning captain wants Brendon McCullum to become England's white-ball coach, says 'Even if that's hybrid version...'

Alastair Cook has a golden advice for Ollie Pope's batting struggles in the Test series against Sri Lanka. Ollie Pope scored 1 and 17 runs respectively in the first and second innings of the match.

England's stand-in Test skipper Ollie Pope in this frame. (Getty)

20240901T145944728Z588001.jpg

'Can you hit the ball straight?': Alastair Cook offers crucial advice for Ollie Pope amidst England captain's batting blip

Dimuth Karunaratne scored an impressive fifty on the fourth day of the second Test against England. With this Karunaratne became the fourth highest run-getter for Sri Lanka in Tests.

Sri Lanka legend Sanath Jayasuriya (left) and star batter Dimuth Karunaratne in this frame. (Getty)

20240901T124414285Z060873.jpg

ENG vs SL: Dimuth Karunaratne leaves behind coach Sanath Jayasuriya in this elite list of batters with 55-run knock against England

IPL 2024

bangladesh india Series

Dynamic Banner

Asia Cup hosting

T20 World Cup Winners List

Insights

Bangladesh tour of India, 2024

Sri Lanka tour of England, 2024

Ireland and South Africa tour of UAE, 2024

Bangladesh tour of Pakistan, 2024

South Africa tour of West Indies, 2024

ICC CWC League 2, 2023-27

ICC T20 World Cup Sub Regional Europe Qualifier C, 2024

India tour of Sri Lanka, 2024

New Zealand tour of Sri Lanka, 2024

ICC Men's T20 World Cup Africa Sub Regional Qualifier A, 2024

Featured League

Bangladesh tour of India 2024

WTC Points table: Here is how India can qualify for the World Test Championship final after defeating Bangladesh 2-0 in two Test match series. 

India are currently on number 1 in points table tally.

India won the two Test match series against Bangladesh. 

Jadeja, Kohi and Rohit

India's path to the WTC final: What the 2-0 sweep over Bangladesh means

Indian captain Rohit Sharma broke the record of Gautam Gambhir in the second Test match against Bangladesh at Green Park Stadium in Kanpur. 

India won the second Test match against Bangladesh by seven wickets. 

Rohit Sharma break Gautam Gambhir's Test record

Gautam Gambhir and Rohit Sharma

IND vs BAN: Rohit Sharma breaks Gautam Gambhir's record in second Test match against Bangladesh

Editor's Choice

IND vs BAN 2nd Test: India outclassed Bangladesh in all departments of the game to beat them within a few sessions at Green Park Stadium, Kanpur

Yashasvi Jaiswal scored a fifty each in both innings.

India extended their dominance at home with another cleansweep.

Jasprit Bumrah celebrates a wicket against Bangladesh on Day 5 in the second Test

Jasprit Bumrah

WTC table-toppers India make a statement with 7-wicket win over Bangladesh in Kanpur Test, continue 11-year domination at home with cleansweep

With Rohit Sharma's batting carnage in a rain-curtailed Test, India raised hopes of pushing for a result even though all signs pointed towards a draw.


India have already won the first Test against Bangladesh.

India vs Bangladesh 2nd Test is taking place in Kanpur. 

Rohit Sharma and Jasprit Bumrah

'This is the legacy that Rohit Sharma will leave...': Ex-cricketer hails India captain after pushing for result in Kanpur Test

IND vs BAN: Jasprit Bumrah was menacing on Day 5 of the second Test at Green Park, Kanpur, taking three wickets including Mushfiqur Rahim's wicket.

Jasprit Bumrah bagged 3 wickets each in both innings.

Bumrah dismissed Mushfiqur in both innings.

Jasprit Bumrah knocks over Mushfiqur Rahim 

Sri Lanka tour of England, 2024

Sri Lanka tour of England

2024

Test
•
21 Aug - 10 Sep

Overview

Stats

Matches

News

Info

Teams

Key Stats

News updates

Michael Vaughan accuses Ollie Pope's England of disrespecting Test cricket and Sri Lanka, tells them not to repeat same vs India & Australia

Pathum Nissanka enters Don Bradman, Sachin Tendulkar's list with unbeaten 127 in Sri Lanka's 1st Test win at The Oval since 1998

ENG vs SL: Pathum Nissanka's century helps Sri Lanka register fourth Test win in England

ENG vs SL, 3rd Test: Dhananjaya, Kamindu's fighting fifties rally Sri Lanka to 211/5 after early collapse following England's 325 on Day 2

ENG vs SL, 3rd Test: Ollie Pope's historic ton, Ben Duckett's 86 keep England in good stead at 221/3 on opening day against Sri Lanka

England announce playing XI for third Test against Sri Lanka, 6ft 7in tall pacer replaces Matthew Potts

ENG vs SL: After Joe Root's twin tons, Sri Lanka surrender to Gus Atkinson's fifer as England seal series with thumping 190-run win in 2nd Test

World Cup-winning captain wants Brendon McCullum to become England's white-ball coach, says 'Even if that's hybrid version...'

'Can you hit the ball straight?': Alastair Cook offers crucial advice for Ollie Pope amidst England captain's batting blip

ENG vs SL: Dimuth Karunaratne leaves behind coach Sanath Jayasuriya in this elite list of batters with 55-run knock against England

Sri Lanka tour of England, 2024

Sri Lanka tour of England

2024

Test• 21 Aug - 10 Sep

Overview

Stats

Matches

News

Info

Teams

Key Stats

News updates

Michael Vaughan accuses Ollie Pope's England of disrespecting Test cricket and Sri Lanka, tells them not to repeat same vs India & Australia

Pathum Nissanka enters Don Bradman, Sachin Tendulkar's list with unbeaten 127 in Sri Lanka's 1st Test win at The Oval since 1998

ENG vs SL: Pathum Nissanka's century helps Sri Lanka register fourth Test win in England

ENG vs SL, 3rd Test: Dhananjaya, Kamindu's fighting fifties rally Sri Lanka to 211/5 after early collapse following England's 325 on Day 2

ENG vs SL, 3rd Test: Ollie Pope's historic ton, Ben Duckett's 86 keep England in good stead at 221/3 on opening day against Sri Lanka

England announce playing XI for third Test against Sri Lanka, 6ft 7in tall pacer replaces Matthew Potts

ENG vs SL: After Joe Root's twin tons, Sri Lanka surrender to Gus Atkinson's fifer as England seal series with thumping 190-run win in 2nd Test

World Cup-winning captain wants Brendon McCullum to become England's white-ball coach, says 'Even if that's hybrid version...'

'Can you hit the ball straight?': Alastair Cook offers crucial advice for Ollie Pope amidst England captain's batting blip

ENG vs SL: Dimuth Karunaratne leaves behind coach Sanath Jayasuriya in this elite list of batters with 55-run knock against England

Test
•
21 Aug - 10 Sep