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Ben Foakes
Thu, November 08 2018
1st Test, Day 3: After Keaton Jennings’ hundred, England set 462-run target against Sri Lanka
England declared their second innings at 322/6, setting Sri Lanka a target of 462 runs and over two days to play out on day three in the 1st Test at Galle on Thursday.
Wed, November 07 2018
1st Test, Day 2: Moeen Ali’s four wickets scripts Sri Lanka’s downfall at Galle
At stumps on day two, England were 38 for no loss, leading Sri Lanka by 177 runs in their second innings.
Wed, November 07 2018
Jonny Bairstow should not rush back from his injury: Matt Prior
Bairstow made way for Ben Foakes, who scored a ton on Test debut to become only the second England 'keeper after Prior to reach the feat.
Wed, November 07 2018
England shred Sri Lanka’s top order after Foakes maiden ton
After Ben Foakes recorded a hundred on debut, Sri Lanka were reduced to 42 for 4 at lunch on Day 2.
Tue, November 06 2018
Sri Lanka vs England, 1st Test: Ben Foakes rearguard takes England to 321/8 on Day 1
Ben Foakes led England’s rearguard on day one of the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle taking them past the 300-run mark and himself 13 short of a maiden century when stumps were taken on Day 1.
Tue, November 06 2018
1st Test, Day 1: Foakes leads rearguard as England take tea at 199/6
Ben Foakes led England's rearguard in the second session's play taking them closer to the 200-run mark
Mon, November 05 2018
1st Test, Galle: Conflicted England aim to spoil Rangana Herath’s farewell
England, who last won a Test on the road in 2016, look in line to drop Broad and hand debuts to Burns and Foakes.
Sun, November 04 2018
Jonny Bairstow out of 1st Test against Sri Lanka
Wicketkeeper-batsman Jonny Bairstow is yet to fully recover from an ankle injury.
Fri, October 26 2018
Ben Foakes added to England Test squad as cover for Jonny Bairstow
Bairstow twisted his right ankle while playing football during training ahead of the fourth ODI on Sunday.
Mon, October 22 2018
Ben Foakes to be flown is as cover for injured Jonny Bairstow for Tests: Reports
Surrey wicketkeeper-batsman Ben Foakes is line for a Test call-up for Sri Lanka Tests series starting next month, as cover for the injured jonny Bairstow, as per reports.