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Angelo Mathews' form encouraging for Sri Lanka, says Chandika Hathurusingha

Sri Lanka coach Chandika Hathurusingha was pleased with Angelo Mathews' response after being dropped from the one-day side and criticised for his running

09-Nov-2018•Andrew Fidel Fernando in Galle

Injured Dinesh Chandimal doubtful for second Test

Sri Lanka captain Dinesh Chandimal is almost certainly out of the second Test in Pallekele after it was confirmed that his groin tear will take up to two weeks to heal

09-Nov-2018•Andrew Fidel Fernando in Galle

Chandika Hathurusingha critical of 'school kid' batting from Sri Lanka

England laid traps and Sri Lanka's batsmen fell into them, said coach Chandika Hathurusingha after heavy defeat in Galle

09-Nov-2018•Andrew Fidel Fernando 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

Joe Root praises England's game awareness after memorable Galle victory

Marshalling bowling attack was "great fun" says England captain, as he reflects on 211-run win

09-Nov-2018•Andrew Miller

Rangana Herath retires saying it's 'the right time' to go

There was no famous farewell at Galle but Rangana Herath was happy it was "the right time" for him to retire from international competition

09-Nov-2018•ESPNcricinfo staff

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

Sri Lanka spinners undone by 'attacking mindset', says bowling coach

With England on top in Rangana Herath's final Test, Piyal Wijetunge admitted that Sri Lanka's spinners had been outbowled by the visitors

08-Nov-2018•Andrew Fidel Fernando in Galle

'My form this summer wasn't up to scratch' - Keaton Jennings

Batsman endured sleepless nights during form slump against India, but comes good at Galle to give England big advantage

08-Nov-2018•ESPNcricinfo staff

James Anderson handed demerit point for dissent in Galle Test

Fast bowler gets second demerit points in as many Tests for throwing ball into the ground in disagreement

08-Nov-2018•ESPNcricinfo staff

England take grip after Keaton Jennings comes good

An unbeaten 146 from Keaton Jennings helped propel England to a virtually unassailable position on day three of the first Test in Galle

08-Nov-2018•The Report by Andrew Fidel Fernando 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

England saviour Ben Foakes 'never believed' he'd be making his Test debut

Debutant wicketkeeper thought he'd be making up the numbers after joining tour as an injury replacement

06-Nov-2018•ESPNcricinfo staff

Ben Foakes shows class on debut to lift England from adversity

Debutant wicketkeeper Ben Foakes finished the day on 87 not out as England rallied from 103 for 5 through a series of lower-order stands

06-Nov-2018•The Report by Andrew Fidel Fernando in Galle

'He looks like a club cricketer but his mental strength is unbelievable' - Paul Farbrace on Rangana Herath

Sri Lanka's former coach, now England assistant, recalls the impact of their retiring spinner

05-Nov-2018•Andrew Fidel Fernando and George Dobell

Lahiru Kumara axed from Sri Lanka squad for breaking team curfew

Dushmantha Chameeera steps in as reserve seamer for the three-Test series

05-Nov-2018•Andrew Fidel Fernando

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

Galle up for grabs as spinners prepare to take centre stage

Rangana Herath prepares to play his final Test, as England size up a number of potential debutants on a surface that's bound to favour spin

05-Nov-2018•The Preview by Andrew Fidel Fernando in Galle

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