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Prolific Root has potential to surpass Tendulkar's Test record: Boycott

The legendary Geoffrey Boycott believes prolific England captain Joe Root has the potential and talent to surpass Indian great Sachin Tendulkar as the all-time run scorer in Test cricket

2nd Test: Sri Lanka out for 126; England needs 164 runs for series sweep

England moved into a strong position to complete a series sweep after dismissing Sri Lanka for 126 in the second innings, setting up a victory target of 164 in the second test

SL vs Eng 2nd Test: Root's innings a masterclass against spin, says Buttler

Wicketkeeper-batsman Jos Buttler said that Joe Root's 186-run knock against Sri Lanka in the first innings of the second Test was a treat to watch and it was a "masterclass" against spin

ENG vs SL 2nd Test: Root becomes 4th highest Test run-scorer for England

England skipper Joe Root has gone past Kevin Pietersen and David Gower to become the fourth-highest run-getter for his country in Test cricket

SL vs ENG: Sangakkara praises Joot Root for 186-run knock in 2nd Test

The way England Test skipper Joe Root handled himself on day three of the second Test was 'a great learning experience for everyone', says Kumara Sangakkara

England vs Sri Lanka 2nd Test: Joe Root notches 19th Test century

England captain Joe Root fought hard to keep his team in contention in the second cricket Test against Sri Lanka by posting his 19th century on Sunday. England reached 181 for four at lunch on day three to trail Sri Lanka by 200 runs in the first innings. Root was unbeaten on 105 at lunch off 153 balls with 14 boundaries. He was well supported by Jos Buttler, who was 30 not out. The fifth-wicket partnership was 49 runs. Having walked in to bat with England at seven runs for two wickets, Root had raced to 67 on day two as England reached 98 for two at stumps on Saturday. But on day three, Root was more cautious with the wicket offering plenty of turn and bounce for the Sri Lankan bowlers. England lost two wickets in the opening session Sunday, both to left arm spinner Lasith Embuldeniya, who has now accounted for all four England wickets. Embuldeniya bowled unchanged for 90 minutes in the morning from the City End and in the process dismissed overnight batsman Jonny Bairstow (28)

SL vs Eng: Root becomes 7th England batsman to score 8,000 runs in Tests

Skipper Joe Root on Saturday completed 8,000 runs in Test cricket and became the seventh England batsman to achieve the feat

ICC nominates Virat Kohli, R Ashwin for Men's Player of the Decade Award

Virat Kohli has also been nominated in the Men's Test Player of the Decade and ICC Spirit of Cricket Award of the Decade categories. Check the full list of nominations here

England vs Australia 1st ODI playing 11, squad, Manchester weather forecast

According to Manchester weather forecast, there is 20 per cent chance of rainfall during the course of the game.

England vs Australia 1st ODI live toss updates: Aus to bat; Smith dropped

The live telecast of Australia vs England 1st ODI will be available on Sony SIX HD and Sony SIX from 5:30 pm IST

Pak vs Eng 3rd Test highlights: Match drawn; Anderson creates history

James Anderson becomes 1st pacer in history to take 600 Test wickets. Only retired spinners Muralitharan (800), Warne (708) and Kumble (619) are above him on the list of wicket-takers in test cricket

England vs Pakistan 3rd test live streaming, match and toss timing details

The Live telecast of England vs Pakistan third Test will be available on Sony Six HD and Sony Six. The toss will take place at 3:00 pm IST

England vs Pakistan 3rd test playing 11, and Southampton weather forecast

The Southampton weather is again expected to play spoilsport during England vs Pakistan third test as rainfall is expected in all the five days

Would love to visit Pakistan for cricket series: England captain Joe Root

England Test skipper Joe Root has said that he would love to go to Pakistan for a cricket series

2nd Test Pak vs Eng highlights: Match drawn; both teams get 13 points each

The 2nd Test ended in a draw and both teams get 13 points each in ICC World Test championship points table. England is on 3rd position with 279 points while Pakistan at 5th spot.

England vs Pakistan 2nd test playing 11, and Southampton weather forecast

Zak Crawley is expected to fill Stokes' spot in the England playing 11. Meanwhile, Pakistan may drop leggie Shadab Khan for pacer Sohail Khan

England vs Pakistan 2nd test live telecast, match and toss timing details

The Live telecast of England vs West Indies second Test will be available on Sony Six HD and Sony Six. The toss will take place at 3:00 pm IST

Eng vs Pak 2nd Test: Stokes-less hosts look to clinch series in Southampton

England is leading the series 1-0 following after thrilling 3-wicket win in first Test in Manchester and the stunning comeback has firmly put momentum in hosts' favour going into the Southampton Test

Pak vs Eng 1st test highlights: Woakes's batting heroics powers Eng to win

Chris Woakes and Jos Buttler played knocks of 84 and 75 respectively as England gained an improbable three-wicket win over Pakistan in the first Test of the three-match series

England vs Pakistan 1st Test: Pak win toss, elect to bat at Manchester

England have recently won the three-match Test series against West Indies by 2-1 at home conditions