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Jamie Smith’s maiden Test ton puts England in control against Sri Lanka

England were dismissed shortly before lunch for 358, boasting a sizeable lead of 122.

The Independent UK

Smith’s white-ball chances talked up after impressing for England in first Test

Jamie Smith may line up for England’s white-ball team against Australia next month after the keeper impressed in the longest format against Sri Lanka

The Guardian - UK

Marcus Trescothick keen to include Jamie Smith in Australia white-ball series

The 24-year-old wicketkeeper-batter has enjoyed a profitable summer in England’s red-ball side.

The Independent UK

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Overshadowed Test series gives hint of intrigue despite the gloom

As England and Sri Lanka battled for control, every time nothing interesting seemed to be happening, something surprising happened

The Guardian - UK

Jamie Smith carries England clear of Sri Lanka on rain-hit day two of First Test

Hosts on course despite top of the order failing to fire

Evening Standard

Jamie Smith continues to impress as England edge ahead against Sri Lanka

Just 57 overs were possible in Manchester, with the morning session wiped out by rain and bad light curtailing the evening’s play.

The Independent UK

Andrew Flintoff not expected to continue coaching role with England this summer

The limited-overs side is in a state of transition following Matthew Mott’s sacking last month.

The Independent UK

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Harry Brook keeps England in control against Sri Lanka

Brook’s 53 not out allowed England to reach 176 for four after an extended afternoon session – trailing by 60 runs at tea on day two.

The Independent UK

ICC plans multimillion-pound boost for Test cricket via dedicated cash fund

Test cricket is poised for the introduction of a dedicated fund as the International Cricket Council looks to boost match fees and stem the talent drain to lucrative franchise leagues

The Guardian - UK

Chris Woakes ready to deliver for England away from comforts of home

Seamer’s average abroad is more than double but his experience will be vital on winter tours

Evening Standard

De Silva And Rathnayake Star In Sri Lanka Revival Against England

Dhananjaya de Silva and debutant fast bowler Milan Rathnayake both made fine fifties as Sri Lanka recovered from a dramatic top-order collapse on Wednesday's opening day of the first Test against England at Old Trafford.

International Business Times

‘I’m not ruling myself out’: Chris Woakes keen to play part in winter tours

All-rounder said he will play ‘where I’m picked to play’ and suggested time spent away from England’s touring side may be a positive

The Guardian - UK

England’s cricket Test tour of Pakistan at risk of television blackout

England are facing a possible TV blackout for their Test tour of Pakistan in October with not a single UK broadcaster having bid for the rights for the three-match series

The Guardian - UK

Chris Woakes open to Pakistan and New Zealand tours in England U-turn

The veteran claimed three wickets against Sir Lanka on Wednesday

Evening Standard

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The Independent UK

I thought he did a great job – Chris Woakes hails new England skipper Ollie Pope

The hosts reached 22 without loss after dismissing the tourists for 236 on the opening day in Manchester.

The Guardian - UK

Ollie Pope takes captaincy reins but shadow of Stokes looms large

England’s stand-in Test captain kept himself busy on his first day, and he was not short of advice at Old Trafford

Evening Standard

England vs Sri Lanka: Strong start for skipper Ollie Pope as first Test begins

Sri Lanka were eventually bowled all out for 236 on day one at Old Trafford

The Independent UK

Sri Lanka fight back as Ollie Pope enjoys fine start to England captaincy

The tourists were bowled out for 236 after being 92 for six shortly after lunch

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The Guardian - UK

Rathnayake helps Sri Lanka recover from horror start against England

Sri Lanka were bowled out for 236 on day one of the first Test at Old Trafford, before bad light ended play early with England on 22-0

The Guardian - UK

A pause to remember Graham Thorpe puts England’s morning in perspective

Old Trafford stops to pay tribute to former England batter and coach whose death has left fans and former colleagues bereft

The Independent UK

Chris Woakes in the wickets as Ollie Pope’s England dominate Sri Lanka

Woakes picked up a double-wicket maiden as the tourists slumped to six for three.

Evening Standard

OPINION - Tax rises and spending cuts are inevitable – but also a political choice

There is something about politics that lends itself to cricketing metaphors. Perhaps it is because the sport – and we're really talking about test cricket here – is so often bursting with narrative. A game played over five days allows time for story lines, both the heroic and mundane, to…

The Independent UK

Chris Woakes stars as England’s bowlers dominate first morning against Sri Lanka

The tourists struggled to 80 for five after opting to bat first at Emirates Old Trafford.

Evening Standard

England pay tribute Graham Thorpe before Sri Lanka Test at Old Trafford

Players will wear black armbands throughout the First Test

The Independent UK

England pay tribute to Graham Thorpe with commemoration at Old Trafford

Graham Thorpe took his own life at the age of 55

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