T20 World Cup 2026 Cricket News

Time not on Prior's side for first Test

Time has almost run out for Matt Prior to make a return to the Test side against Sri Lanka. With England's Test squad set to be announced late next week he has just one Championship match remaining to prove his fitness.

29-May-2014•Andrew McGlashan

Mathews at loss to explain collapse

Angel Mathews said Sri Lanka's ten-wicket defeat in the third ODI at Old Trafford was "one of the worst games I've ever played"

28-May-2014•Andrew Fidel Fernando

Jordan aggression speaks louder than words

When Sri Lanka's players tried to engage Chris Jordan verbally, the most they got back was a stare, and maybe another bouncer

28-May-2014•Andrew McGlashan at Old Trafford

Jordan stars in crushing victory

The levels of batting collapses are increasing with each match in this series. Sri Lanka were bowled out for 144 at The Oval, England plummeted for 99 in Durham and here the tourists subsided for 67 to lost by 10 wickets

28-May-2014•The Report by Andrew McGlashan at Old Trafford

Cook needs senior support - Anderson

James Anderson believes Alastair Cook was not given enough help in Australia when the going got tough and "needs senior players around him to share the burden"

27-May-2014•Andrew McGlashan in Manchester

Herath offers Sri Lanka third spin threat

Angelo Mathews suggested Sri Lanka held an important edge at Old Trafford on a surface he expected to be conducive to spin with Rangana Herath added to their squad as a third spinning option

27-May-2014•Andrew Fidel Fernando

England chase response to Durham drubbing

ESPNcricinfo previews the 3rd ODI at Old Trafford

27-May-2014•The Preview by Alex Winter

England defeat 'embarrassing' - Root

Joe Root has admitted that England's 157-run defeat to Sri Lanka in the second ODI was "embarrassing" and said improved performances are required to keep the paying public interested

26-May-2014•ESPNcricinfo staff

Morgan condemns 'worst' England display

Eoin Morgan was at a loss to explain England's humbling defeat at Chester-le-Street, terming it "one of the worst performances I've been a part of in an England shirt"

25-May-2014•Andrew McGlashan at Chester-le-Street

Injured Lakmal out of ODI series

Fast bowler Suranga Lakmal has been ruled out of the remaining ODIs against England, after sustaining a grade-two tear on his right hamstring in the first ODI

25-May-2014•Andrew Fidel Fernando

Sri Lanka skittle England for 99 in huge win

Sri Lanka skittled England for a paltry 99, as Nuwan Kulasekara knocked off the top order and Sachithra Senanayake improved his career-best for the second match running, to secure a crushing 157-run victory

25-May-2014•The Report by Andrew McGlashan at Chester-le-Street

Atapattu backs Sri Lanka's fighting spirit

Marvan Atapattu, Sri Lanka's interim coach, has backed his team to come out firing in the second one-day international against England as they attempt to level the series

24-May-2014•Sa'adi Thawfeeq

Hales called up with Cook in doubt

Alex Hales, the Nottinghamshire batsman, has been added to the England squad for the second ODI against Sri Lanka at Chester-le-Street as cover for captain Alastair Cook.

24-May-2014•ESPNcricinfo staff

Resurgent England wary of backlash

England put behind a terrible six months with success in the first ODI when they they dominated Sri Lanka's attack. The visitors have the experience to recover, though

24-May-2014•The Preview by Andrew Fidel Fernando

All-round Jordan brings a smile back to England

A superb all-round performance from Chris Jordan, who smashed 38 off 13 balls then took three wickets, spearheaded England's 81-run win against Sri Lanka

22-May-2014•The Report by David Hopps

Fans' goodwill remains - Cook

Alastair Cook believes the English public remain largely behind the team despite the events of the winter and its dramatic fallout.

21-May-2014•Andrew McGlashan

Mathews wary of England, conditions

Angelo Mathews marked out key England players and foreign conditions as the primary threats as Sri Lanka embarks on a five-match series

21-May-2014•Andrew Fidel Fernando

England set off on World Cup path

ESPNcricinfo previews the 1st ODI between England and Sri Lanka at The Oval

21-May-2014•The Preview by Alex Winter

Thisara, Malinga script Sri Lanka win

The world champions, Sri Lanka, began their T20 life without Mahela Jayawardene and Kumar Sangakkara by securing a nine-run victory at The Oval

20-May-2014•The Report by Andrew McGlashan at The Oval

England ready to repay fans - Morgan

England's summer begins in earnest with a T20 against world champions Sri Lanka before five one-day internationals and two Tests ahead of the visit of India

19-May-2014•Andrew McGlashan

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