Cricket news round-up – 22 August: Dilruwan Perera returns for Sri Lanka

The return of Dilruwan, England’s 2020 home schedule, India’s title sponsor and all the county action.

Pakistan vs Sri Lanka 2nd Test Day 5 preview: Hosts 3 wickets away from history

Stumps, Day 4: Pakistan 191 (Shafiq 63, Babar 60; Kumara 4/49, Embuldeniya 4/71) and 555/3 decl. (Abid 174, Masood 135, Azhar 118, Babar 100*; Kumara 2/88) lead Sri Lanka 271 (Chandimal 71; Afridi 5/77, Abbas 4/55) and 212/7 (Oshada 102*, Dickwella 65; Naseem 3/31) by 263 runs.

Pakistan vs Sri Lanka 2nd Test, Day 3 preview: Tricky situation for both teams ahead

From an interesting scenario at the end of day 2 both teams will try to take advantage on day 3.

Pakistan vs Sri Lanka 2nd Test, Karachi: Preview, predictions, likely XIs

Rain allowed only 167 overs of cricket in the first Test of the series. The decider will be played at Karachi..

1st Test, Pakistan vs Sri Lanka, Day 4 preview: When will the fans get to see Babar bat?

Stumps, Day 3: Sri Lanka 282/6 (Dhananjaya 87*, Karunaratne 59; Shaheen 2/58, Naseem 2/83) vs Pakistan.

Pakistan vs Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Rawalpindi: Preview, likely XIs, prediction

Test cricket returns to Pakistan, but can Sri Lanka spoil the party?

Cricket news round-up – August 27: New Zealand level series 1-1, Hong Kong cricketers banned

A thrilling win by New Zealand. Ijaj Ahmed, new Under 19 coach of Pakistan. Hong Kong cricketers banned.

Sri Lanka vs New Zealand 3rd Test, Day 5 preview: New Zealand in driver’s seat

With just one day left for the Test a draw looks like on plate for the viewers.

Sri Lanka vs New Zealand 3rd Test, Day 3 preview: Sublime Latham needs to push for big lead

Stumps, Day 3: Sri Lanka 244 (Dhananjaya 109, Karunaratne 65; Southee 4/63, Boult 3/75) lead New Zealand 196/4 (Latham 111*; Dilruwan 2/76) by 48 runs.

Sri Lanka vs New Zealand 2nd Test, Day 3 preview: Time is running out for New Zealand despite seamers’ day out

Stumps, Day 2: Sri Lanka 144/6 (Karunaratne 65; Boult 2/33) vs New Zealand.