England expands central contracts to record 39 and splits coaching setups
England issued a record 39 central contracts and split coaching setups ahead of the winter tour to South Africa.
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England issued a record 39 central contracts and split coaching setups ahead of the winter tour to South Africa.
Buttler injured his hamstring during the second ODI against Sri Lanka and will miss England's white-ball tour of Pakistan.
Banton's hundred anchored the innings; Dawson's spell finished Sri Lanka's middle order.
Buttler sidelined by hamstring injury; Cox steps in as England prepare for 2027 World Cup without two senior players.
Jordan Cox will replace the injured Jos Buttler as wicketkeeper for England's ODI series decider against Sri Lanka at The Oval on Sunday.
Joe Root credited England's ability to handle chaotic situations during their 3-0 series victory over Pakistan.
Jordan Cox fell for 55 to a diving catch by substitute Salman Ali Agha as England reached 248 for 8 on day one at Lord's.
Manav Suthar's four-wicket haul in Galle alongside Ravindra Jadeja points to India's intent to develop a left-arm spin combination for the post-Jadeja era.
Manav Suthar took 4 for 76 as India bowled Sri Lanka out for 284 to take a 178-run lead in Galle.
Suthar and Jadeja share seven wickets as India take commanding lead despite Dinusha's maiden hundred.
Essex opener faces unenviable task batting at No 3 against a new-ball master like Mohammad Abbas in Pakistan series.
India posted 460 for nine on day two in Galle, but Sri Lanka's middle order has kept the first Test alive into day three.
Niroshan Dickwella returns to the Sri Lanka Test squad after a long absence. Offspinner Keshara Nuwantha earns his first call-up ahead of the series against India in Galle.
Niroshan Dickwella returns to the Sri Lanka Test squad while offspinner Nuwantha earns his first call-up. India arrive with Devdutt Padikkal in place of the injured Sai Sudharsan for the 600th Test in Galle.
England batter Jordan Cox says advice from Virat Kohli will stay with him forever as he prepares to bat at number three against Pakistan starting August 19.
Bethell's knee injury rules him out of the Pakistan series, with Cox, Pope and Carse recalled to the 16-man squad.
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