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South Africa will play a Test in Pakistan for the first time in more than 13 years on Tuesday. Quinton

Joe Root has scored 415 runs, at an average of 138.33, in the seriesEngland captain Joe Root, who scored 186

Rahmat Shah’s century saw Afghanistan ease to victory and claim 10 more World Cup Super League pointsIreland 259-9 (50 overs):

Josh Davey began his career with Middlesex before moving to SomersetSomerset’s Scotland bowler Josh Davey has extended his contract until

Joe Root has overtaken Geoffrey Boycott, Kevin Pietersen and David Gower in the list of England’s leading Test run-scorers during

Roy Torrens (left) was a hugely popular figure with the Ireland players during his stint as the country’s team managerIrish

Lasith Embuldeniya has dismissed both England openers in all three innings of the series so farSecond Test, Galle (day two

James Hildreth scored his maiden century for Somerset in 2004 against Durham and has gone on to hit 46 first-class

Mark Robinson (right) led England women to a World Cup final win over India at Lord’s in 2017Warwickshire have named

Mark Wood dismissed Dinesh Chandimal for his first wicket of the seriesSecond Test, Galle (day one) Sri Lanka 229-4: Mathews

Alex Hales has played 11 Tests, 70 one-day internationals and 60 Twenty20s for EnglandEngland opener Alex Hales smashed 110 off

Charlie Hemphrey signed for Glamorgan in January 2019Batsman Charlie Hemphrey could have played his last game for Glamorgan because of

Steve Smith (left) has been released by Rajasthan Royals but England’s Ben Stokes will remain with the franchiseAustralia batsman Steve

All-rounder Ben Stokes and fast bowler Jofra Archer have returned to the England squad for the first two Tests of

Former England captain Sir Alastair Cook (right) guided Essex to a draw on the last day at Taunton in September

Danni Wyatt played in four of England’s five T20 internationals against West Indies in SeptemberDanni Wyatt says everyone in the

Wiaan Mulder made his Test debut against Sri Lanka in 2019Leicestershire have signed South Africa all-rounder Wiaan Mulder as an

Venue: Galle Date: 22-26 January Time: 04:30 GMT Coverage: Test Match Special commentary on BBC Radio 5 Live Sports Extra,

Joe Root made 228 in the first innings of England’s first-Test victoryVenue: Galle Date: 22-26 January Time: 04:30 GMT Coverage: