England spin duo can do even better in next test: Root


  • Cricket
  • Monday, 18 Jan 2021

FILE PHOTO: Cricket - Third Test - England v Pakistan - Ageas Bowl, Southampton, Britain - August 25, 2020 England's Dom Bess reacts, as play resumes behind closed doors following the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) Mike Hewitt/Pool via REUTERS

GALLE, Sri Lanka (Reuters) - Captain Joe Root expects spin twins Dom Bess and Jack Leach to be even better in the second test after both claimed five-wicket hauls in England’s victory over Sri Lanka in the first match at Galle International Stadium.

Bess took 5-30 as England skittled their hosts out cheaply in the first innings, while Leach was 5-122 in the second before the tourists wrapped up a seven-wicket win on Monday.

The Star Festive Promo: Get 35% OFF Digital Access

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 8.02/month

Billed as RM 96.20 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In Cricket

Cricket-Ex-India coach Rajput out to win respect for minnows UAE at T20 World Cup
Cricket–Seifert and Phillips fire New Zealand past Afghanistan in T20 World Cup
Cricket–Suryakumar leads from front as India down US in T20 World Cup
Cricket–Shepherd hat-trick fashions Windies win in T20 World Cup
Cricket–Nervy Pakistan survive Dutch scare in T20 World Cup opener
Cricket-England's Brook hopes to move on from 'horrendous' NZ controversy
Cricket-Madushan replaces Malinga in Sri Lanka T20 World Cup squad
Cricket-Suryavanshi's record 175 against England guides India to Under-19 World Cup glory
Cricket–India's Rana ruled out of T20 World Cup with knee injury, replaced by Siraj
Cricket-Captains tip 300-run barrier at T20 World Cup to fall

Others Also Read