Smith edges England ahead

Jamie Smith’s latest Test fifty took England into a narrow first-innings lead in their series opener against Sri Lanka at Old Trafford on Thursday.

Rizwan, Shakeel tons power Pakistan

Mohammad Rizwan and Saud Shakeel hit brilliant centuries to guide Pakistan to an imposing 448-6 declared before Bangladesh closed the second day on 27-0 in Rawalpindi.

England to host Zimbabwe, Proteas in 2025

After a gap of more than two decades, England will play a Test match against Zimbabwe next year.

Watch: ‘I really enjoyed the challenge’

Tristan Stubbs on batting at No 3 in Tests, switching formats, and trying to forget about the T20 World Cup final.

De Silva, Rathnayake star in Sri Lanka revival

Sri Lanka recovered from a dramatic top-order collapse on the opening day of the first Test against England at Old Trafford.

Ayub, Shakeel rescue Pakistan

Left-handers Saud Shakeel and Saim Ayub hit fighting half-centuries to help Pakistan recover to 158-4 on a rain-hit opening day of the first Test against Bangladesh in Rawalpindi.

Watch: Old Trafford tribute to Thorpe

Fans joined in a minute’s applause in memory of former England batsman Graham Thorpe at Old Trafford on Wednesday.

De Silva hoping to make most of Stokes injury

Sri Lanka captain Dhananjaya de Silva believes Ben Stokes’ injury could help his side upset the odds in their Test series against England.

Pope ready to lead England his way

Ollie Pope is prepared to “do his own thing” as England Test captain but accepts he is in caretaker charge of what is still effectively Ben Stokes’ side.

Stokes absence adds extra edge to series

England head into the first Test against Sri Lanka at Old Trafford starting on Wednesday with several players given a chance to prove a point.

Lawrence, Potts in England XI

Dan Lawrence will open the batting for England in the first Test of a three-match series against Sri Lanka.

New era for Bangladesh, Pakistan

Bangladesh begin a two-Test series in Pakistan this week with their preparations severely hampered by the political turmoil that has wracked the country.

Proteas to prepare for Bangladesh

Coach Shukri Conrad says the Proteas are still waiting to hear if their two-Test tour of Bangladesh will go ahead.

Watch: ‘We always knew Wiaan’s got the ability’

Proteas coach Shukri Conrad on their Test series win against the West Indies, Keshav Maharaj becoming SA’s most successful Test spinner and backing Wiaan Mulder.

Watch: Bavuma ‘very satisfied’ after series win

Temba Bavuma reflects on the Proteas’ 40-run win against the West Indies in Guyana.