‘England disrespected Test cricket and Sri Lanka by being…’: Michael Vaughan | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former England captain Michael Vaughan delivered a scathing critique of Ollie Pope‘s England side following their defeat to Sri Lanka in the third Test at The Oval.Despite England’s dominance earlier in the series, Sri Lanka secured a commanding eight-wicket win, chasing down 219 with ease, thanks to Pathum Nissanka’s unbeaten century.Vaughan believes England’s…

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Michael Vaughan takes a dig comparing Virat Kohli and Joe Root’s Test record | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Joe Root achieved a significant milestone during the first day of the second Test against Sri Lanka at Lord’s, equaling Alastair Cook’s England record of 33 Test centuries. Despite a nervous moment on 99, Root elegantly guided Lahiru Kumara for a boundary to reach his hundred off 162 deliveries.Root’s innings came to an…

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‘He’s a greedy … ‘: England captain Ollie Pope’s big comment on Joe Root | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: After England’s five-wicket victory over Sri Lanka, captain Ollie Pope praised batters Joe Root and Jamie Smith for their match-winning performances, calling Root a “greedy Yorkshire man” for his insatiable hunger for runs.Root played a crucial role with a composed half-century during a tense run-chase, while Smith’s maiden Test century in the first…

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