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'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 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

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

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

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

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