Two ex-Gloucestershire players were in action as Sri Lanka defeated the West Indies by 187 runs in first test Sri Lanka came away with a 1-0 lead in Galle, having taken all 20 West Indian wickets across the two innings to leave Kraigg Brathwaite’s side 187 runs short of the required total. An impressive 147 […]
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Jimmy Anderson replaces Stuart Broad as England name XI for second test against Sri Lanka
England’s record wicket taker Jimmy Anderson will come in to replace Stuart Broad as England announced their team for the second test against Sri Lanka in Galle. It is the only change made by England after their seven wicket victory in the first test as they look to wrap up the series 2-0. Embed from […]
Jonny Bairstow drops out of BBL and is set to return to England’s test squad.
Embed from Getty Images Jonny Bairstow has pulled out of Big Bash League franchise Melbourne Stars after being called back to England’s test squad for January’s tour to Sri Lanka. The-31-year old last played a test in December 2019 against South Africa. England were supposed to tour Sri Lanka in March of this year, but […]