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
The two teams last played each other in the 2019 World Cup.
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.
'I cannot wait to play at Old Trafford in front of a full stadium and see all the fans again.'
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.
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.
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.
IMAGES from the Premier League matches played on Wednesday.
The favourites to replace Erik ten Hag, who was sacked as Manchester United manager on Monday.
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.
Harry Maguire said he can deal with hostile treatment from opposition supporters and that it takes the pressure off his England teammates.
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.
'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'
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A moment of perfect timing, agility and sheer audacity marked the return of Wayne Rooney's instinct for goal as he propelled Manchester United nearer to the Premier League title on Saturday.
Ben Stokes will play as a batsman only after injuring his shoulder at Old Trafford.
Bobby Charlton, an England World Cup winner and one of Manchester United's greatest players, died on Saturday at the age of 86
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.
The England-Windies Test series will be held at Hampshire's Ageas Bowl and Lancashire's Emirates Old Trafford, which have been chosen as bio-secure venues.
Australia great Ricky Ponting has weighed in on the David Warner selection debate and thinks Australia should stick with the opener.
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.
Manchester United forward Cristiano Ronaldo will leave with immediate effect, the English Premier League team said on Tuesday, marking a bitter end to the Portugal captain's second spell at Old Trafford after he said he felt betrayed by the club.
Showers through much of the day restricted the chances of the two teams getting onto the field and, after several inspections, the umpires called off play at 4:10 p.m. (1510 GMT).
Rishabh Pant used a line from the Mirzapur series, streaming on Amazon Prime Video, to accompany a dapper look posted on social media.
The win leaves United in 15th place in the Europa League standings on six points from four games.
If India top or finish fourth in the 10-team table, then they will play in the first semi-final at Old Trafford on July 9. In the scenario of India finishing second or third in the points table, they will feature in the second semi-final at Edgbaston on July 11.
Watching unseeded Marketa Vondrousova script history at Wimbledon were several tennis and movie celebrities including our very own Priyanka Chopra Jonas.
IMAGES from Day 4 of the fourth Ashes Test between England and Australia at Old Trafford in Manchester on Saturday.
A makeshift United defence that included Casemiro at centre-back was easily picked apart by Palace on several occasions
The cricket world and its aunt and uncle may pass daily judgment on Virat Kohli's poor run of form this year, but the man himself seems untroubled, clearly confident that his return to the majesty and magnificence of old is just a couple of games away.
Gough pulled out a disinfectant wipe from his pocket and rubbed down the shiny side of the ball prior to handing it back to Bess.
United's front three of Rashford, Martial and Daniel James showed electric pace on counter-attacks but Solskjaer reserved special praise for 19-year-old left back Brandon Williams, who was impressive in his first league start.
Australia retained the urn after rain washed out the final day of the fourth Test at Old Trafford, leaving England trailing 2-1 in the series.
IMAGES from the Premier League matches played on Saturday.
The contest at Old Trafford didn't live up to the billing, but the Indian fans at the ground and in millions of homes in India weren't complaining.
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Elgar said the weather would dictate whether they played with an all-seam attack or again with three quicks and two spinners when the third and final Test begins at The Oval on Thursday, but predicted two or three changes to the line-up.
Manchester United's Premier League match against Liverpool was postponed on Sunday after United fans forced their way into the stadium and stormed the Old Trafford pitch to protest against the club's owners - the Glazer family.
IMAGES from the English Premier League match between Liverpool and Manchester United at Old Trafford on Sunday
