India are in trouble in the first Test against England in the Anthony D'Mello Trophy at the MA Chidambaram Stadium.

England captain Joe Root struck a resolute double hundred to lead his side to an impregnable 555 for eight at the end of the second day.

England strode confidently on the opening day of the first Test against India in the Anthony D'Mello Trophy to finish on 263 for three at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Friday.

England batsman Ollie Pope has been ruled out for up to four months after dislocating his left shoulder during the #raisethebat third Test against Pakistan at the Ageas Bowl.

England's final preparations for the long-awaited return of Test cricket were boosted on and off the field on Friday, with Sam Curran testing negative for Covid-19 and a handful of key batsmen spending important time at the crease.

Ollie Pope scored an enterprising 93 as the Lions beat Pakistan A by 22 runs in the third 'ODI' to go 2-1 up in the five-match series in the UAE

England and Surrey's Ollie Pope will join the Lions for their tour against Pakistan A in the UAE..