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LONDON : England built their lead over Sri Lanka to a commanding 390 runs on the third morning of the second test under lights on a grey day at Lord's on Saturday, losing the wickets of Ben Duckett, captain Ollie Pope and Harry Brook.
England vs Sri Lanka, 2nd Test Day 2, Live Updates: England will be resuming the Day 2 of the ongoing second Test against Sri Lanka at 25/1. Currently, Ben Duckett (15*) and Ollie Pope (2*) are standing unbeaten at the crease. Earlier on Friday, Gus Atkinson scored a dashing maiden century before England strengthened their grip on the second Test. The fast bowler's sparkling 118 helped England to 427 all out in their first innings after Joe Root's masterful 143 on Thursday equalled the England record of 33 Test hundreds held by Alastair Cook. (Live Scorecard)
India's visit to Pakistan for next year's Champions Trophy 2025 remains a mystery with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) yet to provide a clarity on their plans. Last year, Pakistan co-hosted the Asia Cup as the tournament was played under hybrid model after India refused to travel. India played their matches in Sri Lanka, including the one-sided final, which they won after beating the latter. Multiple reports have claimed that India is unlikely to take part in next year's showpiece event.
Team India is all set to face Bangladesh in the upcoming two-match Test series, kick-starting from September 19 in Chennai. The T20 World Cup 2024 champions will be back in action after a hiatus of more than a month as their last appearance came against Sri Lanka in a white-ball series. Earlier this year, India faced England in five Tests, so this will also mark their return to the longest format after a gap of six months. However, ahead of the highly-anticipated Test series, India faced a big blow as batter Suryakumar Yadav suffered a hand injury.
Gus Atkinson scored a dashing maiden century before England strengthened their grip on the second Test against Sri Lanka at Lord's on Friday. Atkinson's sparkling 118 helped take England to 427 all out in their first innings after Joe Root had made a masterful 143 on Thursday to equal the England record of 33 Test hundreds held by Alastair Cook. Sri Lanka then collapsed to 87-6 on the second day. But Kamindu Mendis, fresh from a fine 113 in Sri Lanka's five-wicket loss in the first Test at Old Trafford, made an admirable 74 to prevent complete humiliation before he was last man out in a total of 196.
LONDON :Sri Lanka collapsed to 129-7 at tea on day two of the second test at Lord's on Friday after Gus Atkinson's superb maiden century helped England to post 427 all out.
LONDON :Gus Atkinson scored a superb maiden century as England posted 427 all out on day two of the second test at Lord's on Friday before Sri Lanka lost both openers to reach lunch on 32-2.
LONDON : Gus Atkinson scored a superb maiden century as England's lower order collected quick runs against a ragged Sri Lanka bowling attack to post 427 all out on day two of the second test at Lord's on Friday.