Joe Root believes his England side have set down a marker for the challengesahead in 2021 after starting the year with a decisive first Test victory overSri Lanka in Galle.
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After 14 challenging months out of international cricket Jack Leach enjoyed awearying but worthwhile return to help Englandβs push for victory in the firstTest against Sri Lanka. The left-arm spinner claimed five for 122 on thefourth day in Galle, including the last four wickets to fall, to leave hisside chasing just 74 for the win.
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England need 36 runs on the final day to win the first Test against Sri Lanka despite losing three wickets in a chaotic end to the fourth day in Galle. BBC Sport
Twin elephants were spotted strolling across a forest cover alongside their mother in the North Central Province of Sri Lanka on the afternoon of January 8.
Former Wales back-rower, Alix Popham, was diagnosed with early onset dementia this year aged 40. He says he is frustrated the game he still loves has not made changes to make the sport safer for..
England captain Joe Root has tipped Dom Bess to use spinning conditions inGalle to prove he can be a leading man in Test cricket as well as a supportact.
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