England must answer critics with better performance: Joe Root
England need to prove their critics wrong following the crushing defeat to Pakistan in the opening test at Lord`s last week by targeting a quick turnaround to salvage a draw in the two-match series, skipper Joe Root said.
Jun 01, 2018, 12:02 PM IST
England vs South Africa, 1st Test: Joe Root leads from the front with unbeaten 184 on Day 1
Root, dropped twice, and Ben Stokes (56) shared a fifth-wicket partnership of 114 to dig England out of a deep hole after they had stumbled to 82 for four at lunch having won the toss in excellent batting conditions.
Jul 07, 2017, 00:13 AM IST
England vs Sri Lanka: Hosts win series 2-0 as Lord’s Test ends in damp draw
The result saw England take the three-match series 2-0 after convincing wins by an innings and 88 runs and nine wickets at Headingley and Chester-le-Street respectively.
Jun 13, 2016, 21:59 PM IST
England vs Sri Lanka, 3rd Test: Chasing 362 for win, visitors 32-0 at stumps on Day 4
England captain Alastair Cook declared his side`s second innings on 233 for seven.
Jun 13, 2016, 00:34 AM IST
England vs Sri Lanka, 3rd Test: Nuwan Pradeep treble rocks Three Lions on Day 3
England in their second innings were 109 for four at the close of the third day, a healthy but not impregnable lead of 237 runs.
Jun 11, 2016, 23:41 PM IST
England vs Sri Lanka, 2nd Test: Jonny Bairstow highs and lows as visitors hit back on Day 2
At stumps, Sri Lanka were 162 for one in reply to England`s first innings 416, a deficit of 254 runs.
Jun 11, 2016, 00:10 AM IST
England vs Sri Lanka, 3rd Test: Jonny Bairstow defies visitors with another hundred on Day 1
At stumps, England were 279 for six, having been 84 for four when Bairstow (107 not out) came to the crease.
Jun 09, 2016, 23:48 PM IST
Kumar Sangakkara denied as Gloucestershire win English one-day cup final
Sri Lanka`s Kumar Sangakkara was denied an English one-day cup final triumph as Gloucestershire held their nerve to snatch a dramatic six-run victory over Surrey at Lord`s on Saturday.
Sep 19, 2015, 23:12 PM IST
