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England tour of Sri Lanka (2021) Discussion If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the FAQ by clicking the link above. You may have to register before you can post: click the register link above to proceed. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. England tour of Sri Lanka (2021) Discussion England National Cricket Selectors have named a 16-strong squad for the two-match Test series against Sri Lanka starting at ...

Englands Jonny Bairstow says his Test record shows he has nothing to prove in Sri Lanka Jonny Bairstow believes his record in Test cricket shows he has nothing to prove as he prepares to return to the England side; watch the first Test between Sri Lanka and England on Sky Sports Cricket from 4am, Thursday January 14 By Sam Drury Last Updated: 08/01/21 6:21am Jonny Bairstow is line to play his first Test match since the Boxing Day Test in South Africa ...

England’s Dom Bess thinks pitch for Friday’s warm-up won’t be repeated in series Dom Bess is looking forward to testing himself in Sri Lankan conditions (Jon Super/NMC Pool/PA) England’s Sri Lankan Test warm-ups started on a suspiciously green pitch on Friday, but Dom Bess is licking his lips at the prospect of a spin-friendly surface in Galle next week – and the chance to prod any “egos” in the home ranks. After another round of Covid-19 swabs came back clear – leaving the quar...

Sri Lanka v England: Jonny Bairstow says he does not have point to prove By Stephan ShemiltBBC Sport Jonny Bairstow has not played a Test for England since December 2019 England batsman Jonny Bairstow says he does not have a point to prove on the tour of Sri Lanka. Bairstow, 31, has not played a Test in over a year, but could be recalled for next weeks first Test in Galle in the absence of Rory Burns, Ben Stokes and Ollie Pope. "I genuinely think that my game is in the best place it has been," ...