George Dobell

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Joe Root pens letters of sympathy after fans are caught up in Kandy hotel fiasco

Team meets with affected fans on outfield during Test after many are forced to switch hotels due to booking oversight

15-Nov-2018•George Dobell

Derbyshire chief executive switches counties to Kent

Simon Storey, who joined the club in 2012, has overseen impressive growth in the club's commercial revenue

14-Nov-2018•George Dobell

England strike after Sam Curran spark lifts them to 285

Half-centuries from Jos Buttler and Sam Curran swept England towards a competitive total before Jack Leach struck late in the day

14-Nov-2018•The Report by George Dobell in Pallekele

England must seize chance to achieve special series win

The team is a work in progress, but a rare series win in Asia is very much there for the taking

13-Nov-2018•George Dobell at Pallekele

England unchanged as fit-again Jonny Bairstow misses out

Ben Stokes will bat at No. 3 and Jos Buttler at No. 5, with Jonny Bairstow left out despite returning to fitness

13-Nov-2018•George Dobell in Pallekele

Ben Foakes has 'set an example' for wicketkeeping, admits Jos Buttler

Jos Buttler braced to step in as No.3, but unchanged XI could be on the cards for second Test

13-Nov-2018•George Dobell in Pallekele

PCA criticised for failing to mark Remembrance Day

The Professional Cricketers' Association (PCA) has acknowledged that it could have done more to mark Remembrance Sunday on its social media channels

12-Nov-2018•George Dobell

Ben Foakes set to retain gloves despite Jonny Bairstow's return to training

Jos Buttler braced to step in as No.3, but unchanged XI could be on the cards for second Test

12-Nov-2018•George Dobell in Pallekele

England could bat Jos Buttler or Ben Stokes at No. 3 in Pallekele

England coach Trevor Bayliss said Moeen Ali had not taken his chance batting at three and signalled the possibility of a reshuffle for the second Test

10-Nov-2018•George Dobell

Vibrant England find the strength to match their depth

There were notable performances from Ben Foakes, Moeen Ali and Keaton Jennings but almost everyone contributed to England's first away Test win in two years

10-Nov-2018•George Dobell in Galle

Ben Foakes ready to make way for Jonny Bairstow despite impressive debut

Despite being named Man of the Match in Galle, Ben Foakes said he knows there are no guarantees over his place in the side

09-Nov-2018•George Dobell in Galle

England storm fortress Galle to end winless overseas run

England ended the longest winless streak in overseas Tests in their history with a crushing victory over Sri Lanka

09-Nov-2018•The Report by George Dobell at Galle

Patient Keaton Jennings finds his subcontinental stride once again

It may not quite signal his arrival at Test level, but Keaton Jennings rewarded the selectors' patience with a big step forward in Galle

08-Nov-2018•George Dobell in Galle

Ben Foakes keeps clear head as glovework lives up to billing

Two catches and a stumping build on brilliant debut century as England keeper settles into primary role

07-Nov-2018•George Dobell in Galle

Jonny Bairstow mustn't 'rush back' from injury, says Matt Prior

Former England keeper Matt Prior says Ben Foakes' emergence on debut has created a "nightmare" for the selectors

07-Nov-2018•George Dobell in Galle

Ben Foakes, Moeen Ali underpin dominant day for England

England have not won a Test away from home for two years but, two days into the Galle Test, they have an excellent opportunity to put an end to that run

07-Nov-2018•The Report by George Dobell in Galle

Assured Ben Foakes shuns 'risky' approach to set up England

Old-fashioned Test innings from inexperienced duo Ben Foakes and Sam Curran provided an antidote for England's top-order failings

06-Nov-2018•George Dobell in Galle

England assistant Paul Farbrace linked with Hampshire vacancy

England could face upheaval ahead of the World Cup with news that Paul Farbrace is a candidate for another coaching job

06-Nov-2018•George Dobell

Ben Foakes and Rory Burns set for England debuts

England close to finalising line-up but delay confirming their team with bad weather set to threaten a prompt start

05-Nov-2018•George Dobell in Galle

England contemplate change but must be ruthless to end winless overseas run

Joe Root has called for his players to "show courage" and "take risks" but they must also do the basics well if they are to win away for the first time since 2016

04-Nov-2018•George Dobell in Galle

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