England captain Harry Brook criticised the Colombo pitch after a slow, spin-heavy surface helped England level the ODI series against Sri Lanka.
Australia's former pacer will be back in Pakistan cricket as head coach of Pakistan Super League's new franchise, Kingsmen Hyderabad, after parting ways with PCB in late 2024 following a stint with the national men's team.
Play was called off following a long delay after England's innings, in which the tourists scored 153-6 in 20 overs on a difficult wicket, with Sam Curran (49 not out) finishing well after Jos Buttler (29) failed to build on a good start.
England previously faced Afghanistan at the 50-overs Cricket World Cup in 2023, as well as at the Twenty20 World Cup in 2022.
Joe Root's historic 34th Test century was made even more special by a heartwarming moment as he hugged his father Matt Root.
'So there was some good fight there and they got some rewards late in the day. So yeah, I think both teams will be pleased with their efforts.'
According to the letter, Theodoridis cautioned against plans outlined in the King's Speech to give the new regulator the power to oversee clubs in England's top five leagues, saying the game's independence was a "fundamental requirement".
Brook's innings was by no means chanceless -- Tom Latham and Tim Southee both missed one good chance to take a thick edge in the slips -- but he rode his luck to bring up his 10th Test half century with a six.
The BCCI video captured Rohit Sharma, Axar Patel and other players touching down in Guyana and being warmly welcomed by a dedicated group of Indian fans.
Joe Root expressed his gratitude to Graham Thorpe, a former England captain and one of the finest batters of his generation.
IMAGES from Day 1 of the 2nd Test played between Pakistan and England in Multan on Tuesday.
England's Joe Root moved a step closer to one of the most celebrated records in cricket, held by the legendary Sachin Tendulkar.
England's aggressive approach will help when they face spin-friendly conditions in Pakistan during their Test series in October, the country's former bowler Stuart Broad has said.
IMAGES from Day 3 of the 2nd Test played between Pakistan and England in Multan, on Thursday.
'England are going to beat India in Guyana and South Africa will be too good for Afghanistan so it will be a South Africa versus England final.'
'This is not his game... He is going too early for it, especially with Rohit Sharma playing aggressively at the other end.'
Phil Salt said the convincing eight-wicket victory over the West Indies in their Super Eight clash has given his side 'confidence and momentum' at the right time
Buttler praised leg-spinner Adil Rashid (2/13) and Liam Livinstone (1/24) for their efforts with the ball.
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The win also helped the hosts take an unassailable 1-0 lead in the three-match series.
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The last time England toured India, back in early 2021, Joe Root's team went back home beaten and bruised 3-1.
Buttler said he felt the current squad was only at the beginning of a new era for English cricket.
Rashid will fly to Saudi Arabia on Saturday, which means he will also miss the latter stages of Yorkshire's T20 Blast campaign.
Harleen Deol took a sensational catch at long-off, which is being hailed by many as one of the best catches ever seen in cricket, in the first India-England T20 International in Northampton.
Becomes 1st batsman to score a double ton in 100th Test.
Fiery home opener Kusal Perera had a wild swing at a delivery outside off stump and was caught by Joe Root high above his head at first slip for 6.
Sangakkara said the way Root handled himself on day three of the second Test was 'a great learning experience for everyone'.
England resumed the day on 98 for two having lost their openers cheaply for the third time in as many innings this series.
England scored a decent 269 for six on the opening day of the one-off women's Test against India, in Bristol on Wednesday.
The Ireland squad will arrive in England and set up their base at the Ageas Bowl, Southampton on July 18, before facing world champions England in three ODIs at the same venue.
Barmy Army follows the England cricket team on tours across the world.
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