England captain Ollie Pope silenced his critics with a brilliant century, leading his team to a strong 221-3 on a rain-affected first day of the third and final test against Sri Lanka at The Oval. Pope’s unbeaten 103, his seventh test century, came after a fluent 86 from Ben Duckett, who put England in a strong position despite challenging conditions.
The third Test match between England and Sri Lanka kicked off at The Oval in London. England, with a new captain and vice-captain, faced Sri Lanka in a thrilling first day of play. Discover the key highlights and the teams’ performances in this exciting cricket encounter.
Multiple iconic English cricket grounds have expressed their eagerness to host a potential Test series between arch-rivals India and Pakistan, after Indian skipper Rohit Sharma proposed playing in a neutral venue. Lord’s, The Oval, and Edgbaston are among the interested stadiums, with representatives from Lord’s, Surrey, and Warwickshire confirming their willingness to accommodate the matches. Meanwhile, the Indian government’s stance on bilateral cricket with Pakistan remains influenced by ongoing political tensions.
Following Indian captain Rohit Sharma’s desire to play Test matches in neutral venues, multiple iconic English cricket stadiums have expressed interest in hosting a bilateral Test series between India and Pakistan. Lord’s, The Oval, and Edgbaston have reportedly shown keenness in having the historic rivalry played on their grounds.
