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Jos Buttler hit an unbeaten half-century as dominant England beat a sorry Sri Lanka by eight wickets to complete a 3-0 series whitewash and replace India on top of the T20 world rankings after the final match of the series in Manchester on Saturday.
England returned to the top of the T20 world rankings as they earned arguably their most emphatic win yet in a series of drubbings dished out to Sri Lanka, beating the tourists by eight wickets at Emirates Old Trafford.
England all-rounder Dani Gibson has signed a new deal to stay with Somerset until the end of the 2028 season.
Brydon Carse will not face any charges after Derbyshire Police closed their investigation into an alleged assault following an incident involving the England cricketer at a nightclub in Derby.
Dom Bess dented the Rothesay County Championship title hopes of old club Somerset after he struck 77 for Yorkshire to set a tricky final-day victory target of 287.
England coach Brendon McCullum wants to be “challenged” by white-ball mentor Kevin Pietersen and has “no problem” with the former batter’s previous criticism of the team.
Uncapped batter Aneurin Donald will join Jos Buttler to open the innings for England in the first T20I against Sri Lanka, white-ball head coach Brendon McCullum confirmed ahead of the September 15 clash.
England clinched a first home series whitewash of Pakistan despite an early scare by chasing down 130 on day four of the third Test at Edgbaston.
England 453 (Brook 75, Smith 69, Lawrence 65, Gay 60, Robinson 50; Razaullah 4-148)
England’s Test captain Joe Root believes the appointment of ICC Hall of Famer Kevin Pietersen as a specialist mentor in the white-ball sides brings valuable experience to the dressing room.