Matt Roller

Senior correspondent, ESPNcricinfo

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Gill, Washington, Jadeja tons script India's great escape

England were kept on the field for 143 overs in the second innings as teams head to The Oval with India trailing 2-1

27-Jul-2025•Matt Roller

England hope 'stiff and sore' Stokes can bowl on fifth day at Old Trafford

The England captain was nursing a cramp and didn't bowl on day four at Old Trafford

26-Jul-2025•Matt Roller

Root revels in 'pinch-yourself moment' after moving to No. 2

England talisman would not be drawn on his chances of hauling in Tendulkar's record

26-Jul-2025•Matt Roller

Root marches on towards Test summit

Already an England great, Joe Root is still hungry for more - and Sachin Tendulkar's record may not be safe

25-Jul-2025•Matt Roller

England play down workload concerns after Stokes retires hurt with cramp

Vice-captain Pope said that the issue was the result of "the amount he's pushed his body" during this series but insisted he'd be fit to bowl on Saturday

25-Jul-2025•Matt Roller

Root surpasses Ponting to become the second-highest run-getter in Tests

He surpassed Dravid, Kallis, Ponting all in one innings at Old Trafford

25-Jul-2025•Matt Roller

Birmingham Phoenix complete £40 million equity sale with Knighthead Capital

American investment fund is first to conclude negotiations as it expands Birmingham sport portfolio

25-Jul-2025•Matt Roller

'I loved that little eight-minute passage at Lord's' - Crawley senses another chance to rile India

Gill had accused England of breaching "the spirit of the game" but Crawley shrugged that off

24-Jul-2025•Matt Roller

When left is right for Jofra Archer

His mastery of angles from over the wicket and around keeps left-handed batters on their toes

24-Jul-2025•Matt Roller

Oval to host England Test in June for first time as 2026 fixtures are announced

India women return for fourth time in six summers for maiden Test at Lord's

24-Jul-2025•Matt Roller

Botham hits out at 'appalling' Taunton pitch after Durham's two-day defeat

Ex-Somerset legend says concerns were raised about conditions that 'reduced game to a farce'

23-Jul-2025•Matt Roller

Sai Sudharsan fifty guides India after they lose Pant to injury

Jaiswal scored his third fifty-plus score on the tour and was involved in a 94-run opening stand with Rahul

23-Jul-2025•Matt Roller

Max60 Caribbean plunges into chaos over allegations of unpaid salaries

Fixtures were cancelled with players going on strike in the final stages of the second season

23-Jul-2025•Matt Roller

Live Report - Jadeja, Washington hundreds take India to a draw at Old Trafford

All the updates, stats, colour and more from the fourth Test between England and India in Manchester

23-Jul-2025 • Updated on 27-Jul-2025•Matt Roller

Plug-and-play Dawson gets belated chance to make his case

He may be the unglamorous option, but Hampshire spinner comes with a compelling first-class track record

22-Jul-2025•Matt Roller

James Anderson, Rocky Flintoff earn Hundred wildcard deals

43-year-old and 17-year-old the standout picks ahead of next month's tournament

15-Jul-2025•Matt Roller

Sledging, swearing, send-offs - Lord's needling promises explosive series ahead

The message from the two captains is clear: neither expected things to kick off as they did, nor do they intend to rein anyone in ahead of the final two Tests

14-Jul-2025•Matt Roller

Brook's shot selection under scrutiny as counterattack goes awry

England's No.1-ranked batter was in the mood to turn the tables, but picked the wrong option at a key moment

13-Jul-2025•Matt Roller

England sweat on Bashir's fitness after finger injury

An ECB statement said that he is expected to bowl in the fourth innings, but it is unclear whether he will be fit to bat

13-Jul-2025•Matt Roller

Big-game Stokes pushes his limits to keep England alive

He starred with the ball and in the field, and last-minute theatrics on the third day could set the stage for a special with the bat

12-Jul-2025•Matt Roller

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