Andrew Strauss

Pietersen puts England on top in Sri Lanka

Kevin Pietersen shrugged off a switch-hit controversy to smash an explosive 151 off 165 balls as England took charge of the second Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo on Thursday.
 

Ton-up Pietersen boosts England in Sri Lanka

Kevin Pietersen smashed an unbeaten 106 off 120 balls as England showed their batting prowess to leave Sri Lanka in trouble in the second and final Test in Colombo on Thursday.
 

Strauss fights back for England in Sri Lanka

Under-pressure skipper Andrew Strauss and fellow opener Alastair Cook hit gutsy half-centuries as England made a confident reply to Sri Lanka's 275 in the second Test in Colombo on Wednesday.
 

Strauss, Cook build solid reply to Sri Lanka

England's under-fire captain Andrew Strauss hit his highest score in the series to lead a solid reply by the tourists to Sri Lanka's 275 in the second Test in Colombo on Wednesday.
 

England restrict Sri Lanka to 275

England began their chase of Sri Lanka's first-innings total of 275 by reaching 11 for no loss at lunch on the second day of the second Test in Colombo on Wednesday.
 

England keep Sri Lanka down to 275

England began their chase of Sri Lanka's first-innings total of 275 by reaching 11 for no loss at lunch on the second day of the second Test in Colombo on Wednesday.
 

Jayawardene rescues Sri Lanka in England Test

Skipper Mahela Jayawardene cracked his second century in consecutive matches to pull Sri Lanka out of trouble in the second and final Test against England in Colombo on Tuesday.
 

Jayawardene leads fightback in England Test

Skipper Mahela Jayawardene hit an unbeaten 74 as Sri Lanka bounced back after a disastrous start in the second and final Test against England in Colombo on Tuesday.
 

Anderson strikes at start of final cricket Test

James Anderson ripped through Sri Lanka's top order with three wickets to hand England the early advantage in the must-win second and final Test in Colombo on Tuesday.
 

Sri Lanka win toss to bat against England

Sri Lanka captain Mahela Jayawardene won the toss and elected to bat in the second and final Test against England at the P. Sara Oval in Colombo on Tuesday:
 

Buoyant Sri Lanka eye 2-0 England sweep

Sri Lanka will settle for nothing less than a 2-0 series whitewash in the second and final Test against England in Colombo starting Tuesday, as the buoyant hosts celebrate 30 years of Test cricket.
 

Buoyant Sri Lanka eye 2-0 sweep

Sri Lanka will settle for nothing less than a 2-0 series whitewash in the second and final Test against England in Colombo from Tuesday, as the buoyant hosts celebrate 30 years of Test cricket.
 

Under-fire Strauss shrugs off captaincy talk

England's Andrew Strauss insisted on Monday that he would fight on as captain and battle through his batting slump as the team look for a series-levelling win in the final Test against Sri Lanka.
 

Sri Lanka lose Welegedara for England Test

Sri Lanka seamer Chanaka Welegedara was Saturday ruled out of the second and final Test against England due to a groin injury and replaced by Shaminda Eranga.
 

Strauss under scrutiny as England slump

England captain Andrew Strauss faces close scrutiny of his batting and leadership skills as he attempts to keep his spin-shattered team on top of the world Test rankings.
 

Herath spins Sri Lanka to victory over England

Left-arm spinner Rangana Herath claimed a match haul of 12 wickets as Sri Lanka condemned top-ranked England to their fourth consecutive Test defeat on Thursday in the series opener.
 

England set out on historic chase in cricket Test

England recovered from two crucial blows to stay afloat in their tough run chase to win the first cricket Test against Sri Lanka in Galle on Wednesday.
 

England set out on historic chase

England recovered from two crucial blows to stay afloat in their tough run chase to win the first cricket Test against Sri Lanka in Galle on Wednesday.
 

England begin tough chase to win first Test

England launched their chase of a daunting 340-run victory target in the first Test against Sri Lanka on Wednesday, reaching 27-0 from seven overs by tea on the third day.
 

England rally in S. Lanka after batting collapse

England bounced back after being spun out cheaply by Sri Lanka to leave the first cricket Test evenly poised at stumps at the Galle International Stadium on Tuesday.