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'We've hated the place for nine years' - Anderson

James Anderson credited a change of ends for improving his modest record at Headingley

20-May-2016•George Dobell at Headingley

Anderson banishes Headingley demons as England enforce follow-on

Jonny Bairstow brought up his second Test century, before James Anderson and Stuart Broad shared nine wickets to condemn Sri Lanka to the follow-on

20-May-2016•The Report by Andrew Miller

Injured Prasad 'unlikely' for remainder of England tour

Dhammika Prasad is being sent to Sri Lanka for further treatment on his shoulder strain, and is "unlikely" to play a further role on the tour of England

19-May-2016•Andrew Fidel Fernando at Headingley

Hales and Bairstow steady England after Shanaka strikes on debut

A diligent half-century from Alex Hales, coupled with some home-ground know-how from Jonny Bairstow, helped England to regroup with a 88-run stand for the sixth wicket

19-May-2016•The Report by Andrew Miller

Strauss gives go-ahead for points system

A desire to ensure the continued relevance of international cricket is at the heart of the ECB's decision to introduce a points system

18-May-2016•George Dobell

Cook at ease and ready to complete circle

If England succeed against Sri Lanka and Pakistan this summer they will complete a set that few would have contemplated possible two years ago

18-May-2016•Melinda Farrell at Headingley

Mathews backs 'fearless' youngsters to shine

Angelo Mathews and Rangana Herath are the only men on tour to have played more than 30 Tests, but it is two inexperienced players who have buoyed Sri Lanka ahead of the first Test

18-May-2016•Andrew Fidel Fernando at Headingley

A new Test of resolve after T20 hiatus

ESPNcricinfo previews the first Test between England and Sri Lanka

18-May-2016•The Preview by Alan Gardner

Prior backs Bairstow to cement keeper's role

Matt Prior, the former England wicketkeeper, has backed Jonny Bairstow to start the international season as a more complete gloveman

18-May-2016•Andrew McGlashan

Third England tour brings back fond memories for Herath

Before Rangana Herath wrapped up Pakistan's second innings at Galle in his comeback Test in 2009, he was playing in the Staffordshire leagues

17-May-2016•Andrew Fidel Fernando at Headingley

Injured Prasad ruled out of first Test

With the first Test less than a week away, Sri Lanka coach Graham Ford was satisfied with what he saw on the final day of his side's last warm-up match

15-May-2016•Vithushan Ehantharajah at Grace Road

Burgess 98 makes SL bowlers toil

Sri Lanka's bowlers were given another testing workout ahead of the Test series, as Michael Burgess, on first-class debut for Leicestershire, fell two short of what would have been an elegant maiden century

14-May-2016•Vithushan Ehantharajah at Grace Road

Finn ready to channel his frustrations

Steven Finn has recovered from injury and is primed to make an impact when England begin their three-Test Investec series against Sri Lanka next week

14-May-2016•Alan Gardner

'Haven't done myself justice with bat' - Moeen

Moeen Ali has admitted he lost confidence in his batting after moving down the order for England

13-May-2016•George Dobell

Mendis, Shanaka provide SL substance

Kusal Mendis made another good impression at No. 3 before Dasun Shanaka's unbeaten 91 helped Sri Lanka recover from 192 for 8 against Leicestershire

13-May-2016•Vithushan Ehantharajah at Grace Road

Ball 'nearly chucked up' when told of England call

It wasn't quite a 'Malcolm Devon' moment, when in 1989 Ted Dexter, then England's chairman of selectors, got into a muddle over the fast bowler's name, but there was some uncertainty as Trevor Bayliss met England's latest pace bowler, Jake Ball for the fi

13-May-2016•Andrew McGlashan

Root happy with middle-order brief

The impression from Joe Root is that he is in no rush whatsoever to lobby for the job of England's Test No. 3

12-May-2016•David Hopps

Broad, Sangakkara back Ball to make grade

Jake Ball, England's newest seam-bowling recruit, has been given a vote of confidence by two veteran Test cricketers, Stuart Broad and Kumar Sangakkara

12-May-2016•Andrew Miller

England selectors take calm view to batting questions

Despite much debate, England's first Test squad of the season includes minor tweaks rather than any major overhauls which is a prudent outcome

12-May-2016•George Dobell

Vince and Ball earn England Test calls

The Hampshire batsman James Vince and Nottinghamshire seamer Jake Ball have been handed their maiden Test call-ups

12-May-2016•Andrew McGlashan

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