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Changes in England ODI squad before Sri Lanka series decider
England have brought in Dan Lawrence in place of Jos Buttler for the third ODI against Sri Lanka. At present, the three-match series is tied at 1-1, with the decider all set to be played The Oval tomorrow on 27 September.
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Pietersen open to Ashes mentor role after approach from Fleming
Former England batter tempted by chance to work with Test squad in interim capacity
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England announce 2027 Women's Under-19 World Cup squad
The same 15-player squad will tour India in November/December for five-match T20 series
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Kusal’s ton and Wellalage’s brilliance power Sri Lanka to series-levelling win
Sri Lanka bounced back in style to defeat England by 16 runs in the second ODI of the three-match series played yesterday (24th September) in Leeds, leveling the series 1-1.
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Hasaranga ruled out of ODI series
Sri Lanka have lost the services of Wanindu Hasaranga for the remainder of the ODI series against England. Hasaranga is due to return to the island after suffering pain in his lower back area during training.
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Sri Lanka level ODI series with captain's knock from Kusal
Setting England a huge target of 322 at Headingley and defending it by 16 runs in a contest that stayed alive until the final moments, Sri Lanka recorded a superb win in the second ODI against England last night (24) to level the series 1-1. Captain Kusal Mendis's 82-ball century laid a massive platform for the Sri Lankan innings, and as Dunith Wellalage's spin broke the England innings, the Sri Lankan bowlers sealed the victory in the closing overs.
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Kusal, Wellalage star as Sri Lanka defend 322 in Headingley thriller
Buttler hamstring injury proves pivotal as England's challenge collapses against spin and swing strangle
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Sri Lanka bring in Malinga with Hasaranga ruled out of series
England unchanged from victory in Durham for second ODI
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Will Jacks five-for seals comfortable England defence of 265
Harry Brook the only player to pass 50 on either side, with Sachindu Colombage's debut the bright spot for Sri Lanka
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Sri Lanka go down in the first ODI too
After losing the three-match T20I series against England 3-0, Sri Lanka have also had to end the opening game of the three-match ODI series on the losing side.
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Will Jacks’ all-round brilliance powers England to win in the ODI series opener
England registered a comfortable victory over Sri Lanka in the first ODI of the three-match series played yesterday (22nd September) at Chester-le-Street.
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England win the first ODI
Will Jacks completely dismantled Sri Lanka's middle order with 5 wickets for 22 runs as England eased to an 89-run win over Sri Lanka in the first ODI at the Riverside Ground in Durham tonight (22nd).
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England bat first in opening ODI with Rashid ruled out of series
Kusal Mendis returns to lead Sri Lanka after missing T20Is with hamstring injury
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Sri Lanka – England ODI series begins today…
The three-match ODI series featuring the Sri Lankan team currently on tour in England is set to begin today (22).
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Sri Lanka seek ODI revival in bruising England tour
Sri Lanka must start with merely producing a competitive performance against England in Durham, after a disappointing T20I series
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Jonathan Trott appointed England Lions head coach
He succeeds Andrew Flintoff after taking charge of the team for recent T20 wins against Sri Lanka
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T-20 cricket moves on, Sri Lanka stands still
Sri Lanka travelled to England for six white ball games at the tail end of the summer knowing full well that this would be an examination of character. In the T20 format in particular, they were facing an uphill battle.
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