Spotlight on England vs. Sri Lanka: First Test Match at Old Trafford

Get Ready for Day 2 of the Test Series

Key Information:

* Old Trafford will host the first Test match between England and Sri Lanka from August 25-29, 2024. * The match is part of a three-match Test series. * Stay tuned to Times of India for live scorecard updates, ball-by-ball commentary, and expert analysis.

Day One Summary:

* England dominated day one, bowling out Sri Lanka for 236. * James Anderson and Stuart Broad led England's bowling attack, taking four wickets each. * Sri Lanka's innings was anchored by Dimuth Karunaratne's 61 runs.

Match Details:

* Match: England vs. Sri Lanka, 1st Test * Date: Sunday, August 25, 2024 * Time: 18:00 Local Time / 17:00 GMT / 22:30 IST * Venue: Old Trafford, Manchester

Weather Forecast for Old Trafford:

* Mostly sunny with a slight chance of rain * Temperature: 18-22°C

Follow the Action:

* Live scorecard: Times of India website * Ball-by-ball commentary: TMS commentary available at the top of the Times of India page

Additional Insights:

* England has won the last three Test matches against Sri Lanka. * Joe Root will captain England in the first Test. * Sri Lanka's captaincy is still to be announced. We will continue to provide updates throughout the match. Stay tuned to Times of India for the latest news and analysis on the England vs. Sri Lanka Test series.