Stuart Broad is to fly back from Sri Lanka immediately after being ruled out of the second Test in Colombo with a calf injury.

Batting coach Graham Gooch has laughed off speculation that Andrew Strauss might retire as England captain after a poor run of form.

Batting coach Graham Gooch has laughed off speculation that Andrew Strauss might retire as England captain after a poor run of form.

Jonathan Trott scored a battling century but England lost six wickets for 31 runs as Sri Lanka claimed the first Test by 75 runs.

Jonathan Trott scored a battling century but England lost six wickets for 31 runs as Sri Lanka claimed the first Test by 75 runs.

Troubled New Zealand batsman Jesse Ryder is set to return to action in the Indian Premier League after a period of self-imposed exile.

Graeme Swann believes England will make history by chasing down a record 340 and beating Sri Lanka in the first Test in Galle.

Graeme Swann believes England will make history by chasing down a record 340 and beating Sri Lanka in the first Test in Galle.

England face a tough battle to win the first Test with Sri Lanka after closing day three on 111-2 in pursuit of 340 for victory.

Sachin Tendulkar has been given the green light to play in the IPL after consultants revealed he would not require toe surgery.