Sri Lanka seven down in pursuit of England's 427 after Atkinson's maiden ton
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.
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Atkinson's maiden ton pushes England to 427 on day two v Sri Lanka
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.
Stone replaces Wood in England team for second test v Sri Lanka
Fast bowler Olly Stone will replace the injured Mark Wood in the England team to play Sri Lanka in the second test at Lord's, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said on Tuesday.
England's Wood ruled out of Sri Lanka series
England fast bowler Mark Wood has been ruled out of the test series against Sri Lanka due to a thigh injury and will be replaced by left-arm seamer Josh Hull, the England Cricket Board said on Sunday.
England vs Sri Lanka, 1st Test Day 3: England In Command Against Sri Lanka As Angelo Mathews Departs
England finally saw off Angelo Mathews as they pressed for victory over Sri Lanka in the first Test at Old Trafford on Friday. Sri Lanka were 204-6 in their second innings at stumps on the third day of this three-match series, a lead of 82 runs with just four wickets standing and two days left to play. But there was a worrying sign for England shortly before the close when express fast bowler Mark Wood, whose career has been blighted by injuries, went off two balls into his 11th over.
Smith century puts England in control v S Lanka
MANCHESTER, England : Jamie Smith's maiden test century helped England take a 122-run lead on day three in the first test against Sri Lanka at Old Trafford on Friday, before Chris Woakes and Gus Atkinson struck to leave the visitors reeling on 10-2.
Sri Lanka bat first in opening test against England
MANCHESTER, England : Sri Lanka captain Dhananjaya de Silva won the toss and opted to bat in the first test of a three-match series against England on Wednesday under cloudy skies at Old Trafford.