Cameron Green's versatility -- the ability to bat anywhere in the order, bowl seam and contribute with superb fielding -- makes him one of the most sought-after names in this year's IPL auction.
Surrey broke a 126-year-old club record when they posted their highest total in a county cricket match on Monday, declaring their first innings at 820/9 against Durham.
England's Dan Lawrence will open the batting in place of the injured Zak Crawley in the first test against Sri Lanka and seamer Matthew Potts will replace Ben Stokes, the England and Wales Cricket Board said on Monday.
The 20-year-old, playing for Worcestershire, was hit for five straight sixes by England teammate Dan Lawrence, playing for Surrey.
Wood injured his thigh during the first Test and has been ruled out for the rest of the series.
England captain Ollie Pope returned to form with a classy unbeaten 103 to guide his team to 221/3 on a weather-affected first day of the third and final Test.
Zak Crawley, Tom Hartley, Dan Lawrence, Ollie Pope, Gus Atkinson and assistant coach Marcus Trescothick met the Dalai Lama at his residence.
England fast bowler Mark Wood has been ruled out of the Test series against Sri Lanka due to a thigh injury.
The second Test begins on Thursday, with a third and final Test scheduled at Birmingham starting on July 26.
'When you're not scoring runs, there's a build-up of pressure and momentum from certain bowlers on you, so I'd let Dan Lawrence have a go.'
Gus Atkinson scored a superb maiden century as England's lower order collected quick runs against a ragged Sri Lanka bowling attack to post 427
Woakes returned to the test squad for the first time since July 2023 in what will be England pace great James Anderson's farewell series.
IMAGES from the third Test played between England and Sri Lanka at the Oval on Sunday
Sri Lanka's decision to bat first backfired when they were all out for 236 on Day 1 of the first Test.
IMAGES from the Day 4 of the 1st Test between England and Sri Lanka in Manchester on Saturday
Jamie Smith's unbeaten 72 propelled England to a 23-run lead over Sri Lanka on day two of the opening Test on Thursday
IMAGES from Day 4 of the 2nd Test between England and Sri Lanka, at Lord's, on Sunday.
IMAGES from Day 1 of the second Test between England and Sri Lanka, at Lord's, on Thursday.
England must win the fourth Test in Manchester to keep the series alive ahead of the fifth Test at the Oval in London.
England captain Ben Stokes underwent surgery in November for his long-standing left-knee problem.
England spinner Rehan Ahmed has been added to the Ashes squad for the second Test against Australia.
England's Harry Brook will miss the five-match Test series against India as the middle-order batsman will return home with immediate effect because of personal reasons, the ECB announced on Sunday.
'I don't know, I've never seen something like that before, so I have no idea.'
England have named an unchanged squad for the first two Tests of the five-match Ashes series against Australia.
India's bid to win a 17th consecutive home Test series, however, hinges on the success of their three-pronged spin attack comprising Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja and Axar Patel.
The last time England toured India, back in early 2021, Joe Root's team went back home beaten and bruised 3-1.
England fast bowler Jofra Archer was ruled out of the Ashes series against Australia.
India will need to be ruthless and tactful in equal measure while dealing with an unpredictable England when the third chapter of a riveting Test series begins in Rajkot on Thursday.
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Joe Root compiled his second straight century, an unbeaten 119, as England batted their way to a commanding position in the second Test against West Indies in Barbados on Wednesday.
Images from Day 2 of the 2nd Test between England and New Zealand played at Edgbaston on Friday
Images from Day 1 of the 2nd Test between England and New Zealand played on Thursday
Jonny Bairstow and debutant Dan Lawrence knocked off the 36 runs required on Monday, the last day of the first Test.
England's selectors are acutely aware of the impact on players of bio-secure bubbles and with a demanding year ahead, are making sure they protect their key performers.
The 32-year-old Sharma reached the milestone in 98 matches, more than the other Indian bowlers in the club.
Wood was also given a break after the series in the island nation where he went wicket-less in the first Test and took three wickets in the second.
India finished the penultimate day on 39-1, still 381 behind the target
England resumed the day on 98 for two having lost their openers cheaply for the third time in as many innings this series.
England's all-time leading Test wicket takers James Anderson and Stuart Broad have been dropped for the three-Test tour against West Indies.
Images from Day 3 of the 2nd Test between England and New Zealand played at Edgbaston on Saturday
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