Return of Angelo Matthews, the man with the Midas touch transforms Sri Lanka’s fortunes. England perish under new look Sri Lanka. – BY TREVINE RODRIGO IN MELBOURNE(eLanka Sports editor). Angelo Matthews turned out to be Sri Lanka’s new good luck charm and Kusal Mendis warmed to his role as skipper leading the Island nation to a convincing 8 -wicket victory over defending World Cup champions England in Bengaluru. Shell- shocked England, currently languishing at the bottom of this edition, had no answers to a revitalised Sri Lanka, as Matthews provided the Midas touch, after Jos Buttler won the toss and elected to bat. The bowlers, at long last, hit superb lengths with good line and accuracy to destroy England’s strong batting line-up, dramatically changing the leather hunt they were on in the first three games. And this made it so much easier for Sri Lanka’s batters to romp to an ...
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JONNY BAIRSTOW CARRIES OIL PROTESTOR OFF PITCH – By Sunil Thenabadu Source : info-rain Jonny Bairstow took it on himself to carry the protestor away from action after the latter invaded the field on Day 1 of the second Ashes Test. The second Test of the Ashes series began June 28 at the iconic Lord’s stadium, with England captain Ben Stokes inviting Australia to bat first. The historic rivalry between both the sides is known for its on-field drama and high-voltage clashes, but on Day 1 of the Test, it weren’t the players but a protestor who headlined the early proceedings at the start of the match. After the first over, a man invaded the field and England’s wicketkeeper-batter Jonny Bairstow nonchalantly chased the protestor, lifted the man on his shoulders and dropped him near the boundary line to a tremendous applause from the fans. The protestor is believed to be ...
England tour to Sri Lanka 2021: When the Test series starts, dates, squad and how to watch live on TV by Chris Stocks An undercooked England face a Sri Lanka side who are coming straight off a two-Test series in South Africa By Chris Stocks January 8, 2021 6:32 pm Updated January 8, 2021 6:58 pm Source:-inews England will head into the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle not only undercooked but positively rare after less than two full days’ match practice. It is a concern given their last Test against Pakistan in August was almost six months ago. But a combination of Covid and a packed winter that sees Joe Root’s team head to India for four Tests immediately after this two-match series means just a sole two-day intra-squad warm-up match was scheduled at the start of this tour. Day one took place on Friday, with Team Root facing off against Team Buttler in Hambantota. ...
