Kusal Mendis, Dinesh Chandimal out of second Test; Pathum Nissanka unlikely

Sri Lanka could be without three first-choice batters as they look to bounce back after losing in Galle

The fast bowler, who won the Under-19 World Cup with India earlier this year, is setting the speed gun on fire in the TNPL

This is the second consecutive year that Pakistan will host an ODI triangular series

Forty-year-old to step aside at the end of the season

She takes over from Rajib Dutta and will work with coach Abhishek Nayar

Arlene Kerry also returns after recovering from an injury, for Ireland's first series of the new Women's Championship cycle

The opener, who was recently dropped from Australia's Test team, will play in the "early stages" of the season

She takes over from Rajib Dutta and will work with coach Abhishek Nayar

Forty-year-old to step aside at the end of the season

The Sri Lanka head coach is hopeful a busy Test schedule will help them gain momentum in the format

Rahul credits India A tours for the manner in which younger players have embraced Test cricket

"The batter has an absolute right to know where the fielders are, and any change of position, like Adams' movement during the run up, is a clear violation of this right"

Key numbers from India's thumping win in the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle

SA call up fast bowlers Caitlin Wyngaard and Nthabiseng Nini, as well as offspinner Luyanda Nzuza as they look to fast-track new talent on this tour

Root hopes seamers can exploit overheads and "a bit of top moisture" on first morning

The selection committee and the white-ball team management felt players required rest after the National Champions Cup ended and an impending international home season

India displayed the required patience and persistence to seal a 165-run win against a resolute Sri Lanka middle order on a slow pitch

Matt Renshaw has returned to Australia's Test squad for the second Test against Bangladesh and is in line to play a Test after two-and-a-half years

Niroshan Dickwella fell on 12 off 17 in the first session of the final day, moments after bantering with Yashasvi Jaiswal, who goaded him to play the hook

Four decades ago, Pakistan landed their first and only innings victory in England, en route to a famous series win

England head north for their attempt to start over post-Bazball. Alan Gardner, Vish Ehantharajah and Danyal Rasool get together at Headingley to discuss the first Test against Pakistan

His risky methods shouldn't work and they don't always, but he's left a mark worldwide with a scarcely believable level of skill and commitment

In Sai Sudharsan's absence, Padikkal made full use of the opportunity, scoring 167 and 44 in the first Test against Sri Lanka

He hit 167 and 44 in the first Test against Sri Lanka, and is sure he'll "play more games" if the runs keep coming

After the wild ride of the past four years, returning captain hopes to restore order to Test set-up

At his fastest, he only touches 140kph, and there is no booming swing or an unconventional action. But at 29, he is as intense as he ever has been

Allrounder returned to Warwickshire this summer at age of 39, but succumbed to a knee complaint

Surrey have brought Lomror in with both Will Jacks and Dan Lawrence unavailable for the upcoming Championship fixtures

Pant's 66 off 69 put India in command before Sri Lanka lost their top four

He has been unable to shake off an injury to his right hand after being struck during the warm-up game