Jamie Smith's unbeaten 72 propelled England to a 23-run lead over Sri Lanka on day two of the opening Test on Thursday
Thierry Henry has been named head coach of the country's Under-21s until 2025
James Anderson will retire from Test cricket after the first match of the series against West Indies at Lord's this year.
Erik ten Hag's side, featuring several players who played in the World Cup in Qatar, could have doubled their lead when Anthony Martial's shot was well saved by Burnley goalkeeper Bailey Peacock-Farrell.
Dignified, unassuming and regarded as Manchester United's greatest ever servant, Bobby Charlton appeared 758 times for the club, scoring 249 goals
A look at some of India's best victories over Pakistan in ICC tournaments.
Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp said that his side should be awarded the three points if Monday's game against Manchester United at Old Trafford is called off due to home fans protesting against their owners.
Manchester United fought back to overpower West Ham United 3-1 and reach the FA Cup quarter-finals.
IMAGES from the Day 4 of the 1st Test between England and Sri Lanka in Manchester on Saturday
IMAGES from Day 1 of the second Test between England and Sri Lanka, at Lord's, on Thursday.
Australia could promote Travis Head to open in Warner's place to make room for Green's inclusion along with Marsh.
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
It then spat and bounced back at a 45 degree angle, ripping past the edge of Gatting's bat and hitting the top of off stump.
The favourites to replace Erik ten Hag, who was sacked as Manchester United manager on Monday.
Lord's, the 'home of cricket', will host its first-ever Women's Test between India and England in 2026, the ECB announced on Thursday.
IMAGES from Day 2 of the 2nd Test played between England and South Africa played in Old Trafford on Friday.
Manchester City and Arsenal closed in on Premier League leaders Liverpool with contrasting victories on Saturday as Manchester United's bubble was burst by Fulham.
Manchester United's attempts to move on from a season of failure have quickened pace with the signing of left-back Luke Shaw from Southampton on Friday. The Old Trafford club have reportedly spent close to 60 million pounds on 18-year-old Shaw and Spanish midfielder Ander Herrera, who arrived from La Liga side Athletic Bilbao on Thursday.
The two teams last played each other in the 2019 World Cup.
Tracking the key moves this week in the European transfer market
The picturesque Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association (HPCA) stadium has become the first BCCI-accredited venue to install state-of-the-art 'hybrid pitch' to host two Indian Premier League matches this season.
Jonny Bairstow slammed four sixes as he helped England post 592 all out in their first innings on Day 3, their highest Ashes innings total on home soil since 1985, giving the hosts a first innings lead of 275.
All three T20 matches against Pakistan are at Old Trafford with the others being on Sunday and Tuesday.
Man U have signed Wimbledon's 16-year-old midfielder Lee Martin for an initial fee of 200,000 pounds.
Ronaldo enjoyed a dream first appearance on his return to the club, scoring two goals in the 4-1 home victory over Newcastle United.
IMAGES from the Premier League matches played on Wednesday.
The win leaves United in 15th place in the Europa League standings on six points from four games.
India start as the big favourites in both the white ball series and it will take a Herculean effort from Sri Lanka to upset the odds.
Harry Maguire said he can deal with hostile treatment from opposition supporters and that it takes the pressure off his England teammates.
'I cannot wait to play at Old Trafford in front of a full stadium and see all the fans again.'
Bobby Charlton, an England World Cup winner and one of Manchester United's greatest players, died on Saturday at the age of 86
'The arrival of India to complete a Test series that should have ended at Old Trafford last summer is a reminder of how they let down the paying public and Test cricket'
Portuguese midfielder Bruno Fernandes has been named as the new captain of Manchester United, the Premier League club said on Thursday.
Fast bowler James Anderson replacing Ollie Robinson in the side that won at Headingley.
Board of Control for Cricket in India vice-president Rajeev Shukla says negotiations with the England and Wales Cricket Board are underway to resolve issues "amicably" following the cancellation of the fifth and final Test of the series, which was scheduled to commence in Manchester on Friday.
A makeshift United defence that included Casemiro at centre-back was easily picked apart by Palace on several occasions
Australia great Ricky Ponting has weighed in on the David Warner selection debate and thinks Australia should stick with the opener.
Play was abandoned without a ball being bowled on the third day of the second Test between England and the West Indies as rain fell persistently over Old Trafford on Saturday.
Ben Stokes will play as a batsman only after injuring his shoulder at Old Trafford.
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