England in command against Sri Lanka

England finally saw off Angelo Mathews as they pressed for victory over Sri Lanka in the first Test at Old Trafford on Friday.

Watch: Stokes reacts to doppelganger

Ben Stokes enjoyed seeing his lookalike in the Old Trafford crowd on Friday.

Watch: Fan takes catch while holding beer

This fan took a one-handed catch at Old Trafford on Friday without spilling a drop of his beer!

Shadman anchors Bangladesh’s good show

Bangladesh opener Shadman Islam missed a fighting hundred but still guided Bangladesh to an impressive 316-5 by close of day three in the first Test against Pakistan in Rawalpindi.

Watch: Sri Lankan bowls ‘Ball of the Century’

On the Old Trafford ground where Shane Warne bowled the ‘Ball of the Century’ in 1993, Sri Lanka spinner Prabath Jayasuriya made a bid for the modern-day equivalent.

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.