George Dobell

Ben Foakes 'very much in England's thinking' for first Test

With wicketkeeper Jonny Bairstow ruled out, Trevor Bayliss admitted England have yet to decide on their team for the Galle Test

04-Nov-2018•George Dobell in Galle

Tough Taunton pitches promote 'art of playing spin', says Marcus Trescothick

Former England opener Marcus Trescothick feels counties should be allowed more scope in preparing surfaces that aid spin bowling

03-Nov-2018•George Dobell

No rest for James Anderson as he seeks satisfaction in Sri Lanka 'challenge'

James Anderson concedes that he and senior partner Stuart Broad might face rotation in Sri Lanka but he is still keen to 'put in the hard yards' for England

03-Nov-2018•George Dobell in Galle

England warm to their warm-up but selection clarity remains elusive

Jack Leach advances claims for a Test berth, but does Joe Denly's struggle open a door for Ben Foakes?

02-Nov-2018•George Dobell in Colombo

Washout leaves Jack Leach sweating on opportunities for Test berth

Another day of rain-hit preparations gives England further selection issues ahead of the first Test in Galle next week

01-Nov-2018•George Dobell in Colombo

Joe Root and Rory Burns show encouraging form in drawn warm-up game

There was a fifty for Moeen Ali, too, but Joe Denly and Keaton Jennings were less convincing in their stints at the crease

31-Oct-2018•The Report by George Dobell in Colombo

Pathum Nissanka taken to hospital after blow to the head

Play was suspended in the tour match after Pathum Nissanka sustained a blow to the head while fielding at short leg

31-Oct-2018•George Dobell in Colombo

Scare for England as Ben Stokes retires hurt after blow to elbow

Stokes was struck when attempting to pull a short delivery from Lahiru Kumara

31-Oct-2018•George Dobell in Colombo

England ring changes, but Sri Lankans run rings in opening Test warm-up

For all the talk of England searching for a "different formula", there was a wearing familiarity to their approach on the first day of the red-ball leg of their tour

30-Oct-2018•George Dobell in Colombo

England ponder dropping Stuart Broad for first Sri Lanka Test

Stuart Broad, the second-highest wicket-taker in England's Test history, would appear to be vulnerable as England balance the desire to play three spinners

29-Oct-2018•George Dobell in Colombo

David Warner will have to prepare himself for English hostility, warns Joe Root

Joe Root has warned that David Warner could face a "hostile environment" if he is a member of Australia's touring squad to England in 2019

29-Oct-2018•George Dobell

Jos Buttler in line for Test keeper's gloves after Jonny Bairstow injury

Ben Foakes unlikely to be drafted in as specialist keeper, says Joe Root, who looks set to bat at No. 4

29-Oct-2018•George Dobell in Colombo

Rory Burns has earned the chance to do it his way

Having barged the selection door open, Burns has an opportunity to stand unfazed on the face of immense scrutiny and pressure

28-Oct-2018•George Dobell in Colombo

'Never give up on that dream' - Joe Denly reflects on remarkable England comeback

A remarkable four-wicket haul in his first international appearance in more than eight years has propelled Denly back into the limelight

27-Oct-2018•George Dobell in Colombo

England urged to be vigilant amid Sri Lanka political tension

Business as usual for now after removal of prime minister on Friday prompts concerns for stability

27-Oct-2018•George Dobell

Guarded Ben Stokes keeps opinions in check with CDC hearing on horizon

Allrounder thanks team-mates for support during dark times, but throws his sights forward to seismic 2019

26-Oct-2018•George Dobell in Colombo

Ben Stokes aims to reframe his reputation with twin peaks of World Cup and Ashes

Allrounder faces CDC hearing in December but is looking to the future, not back to his recent court case after Bristol fracas

26-Oct-2018•George Dobell

Lloyd Pope needs to be given time, says fellow legspinner Adil Rashid

Adil Rashid has urged people to temper their expectations after Lloyd Pope became the youngest man to take a Sheffield Shield seven-for

25-Oct-2018•George Dobell

Eoin Morgan deserves credit for England's rise to No. 1 - Adil Rashid

Adil Rashid said England's captain had been key to their limited-overs improvement as well as his own development

25-Oct-2018•George Dobell in Colombo

Colombo shocker could cost World Cup places - Trevor Bayliss

Despite a crushing defeat in the final match at Colombo, England ended their ODI series in Sri Lanka with a clearer idea of their World Cup plans

24-Oct-2018•George Dobell

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