Cricket News

Australia are on top after a rain-hit day two of the deciding fourth Test against India in Brisbane after the tourists closed on 62-2 to trail by 307.

England captain Joe Root completed the fourth double century of his Test career before Sri Lanka battled back with the bat to delay the tourists' victory push on day three of the series opener.

England spinner Jack Leach admits his lack of match practice proved costly after failing to find consistency with the ball as Sri Lanka fought back in the first Test at Galle.

England all-rounder Moeen Ali has been released from quarantine in Sri Lanka and re-joined his team-mates in Galle.

Joe Root scored 228 and passed 8,000 Test runs as England made 421 all out in the first Test to lead Sri Lanka by 286 after first innings in Galle.