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Joe Root shines again but Sri Lanka take regular wickets on day one at Lord’s

England were 200 for five at tea.

The Independent UK

Ollie Pope struggles again as England bat first against Sri Lanka

The stand-in England captain made just one run as the hosts went to lunch on 97 for three in the second Test at Lord’s.

The Independent UK

England leave out two senior players as side enter new white-ball era

The experienced duo will not feature against Australia

The Independent UK

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Sri Lanka battle to stay in contest as England face tricky chase at Old Trafford

England were 82 for three at tea in pursuit of 205.

The Independent UK

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

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

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 Independent UK

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Matthew Potts to face Sri Lanka as part of five-man England bowling attack

Matthew Potts will form part of a five-man England bowling attack in the opening Test against Sri Lanka, with Harry Brook promoted to vice-captain

The Guardian - UK

Dan Lawrence confident his approach will suit new role as England opener

Lawrence will open with Ben Duckett in the absence of the injured Zak Crawley.

The Independent UK

Golden duck for Ben Stokes on miserable Northern Superchargers return

Stokes was bowled by Tim Southee as his side were skittled for 83.

The Independent UK

Dan Lawrence replaces Zak Crawley as England name squad for Sri Lanka Test

Seamer Olly Stone recalled for the first time in three years

Evening Standard

Zak Crawley out of Sri Lanka series as England call up Jordan Cox and Olly Stone

Opener Crawley suffered a broken finger during the West Indies series victory.

The Independent UK

Fast 50s: Ben Stokes and other batters who were in a hurry to hit a half-century

Only Misbah-Ul-Haq and David Warner have scored quicker half-centuries.

The Independent UK

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Late England wickets boost West Indies hopes after Atkinson and Woakes shine

Gus Atkinson took four wickets as West Indies struggled to 282 all out on the opening day at Edgbaston but three late wickets kept the tourists in the game

The Independent UK

Gus Atkinson stars again but England race rebuild challenge after batting wobble

England will start day two at Edgbaston on 38 for three, trailing by 244 runs

The Guardian - UK

England refine Bazball approach to play smarter and avoid recklessness

The aggressive philosophy brought in by Brendon McCullum and Ben Stokes is evolving into something far more mature

The Independent UK

England’s Chris Woakes hungry for more after three-wicket haul on day three

Woakes inherited the position of England’s senior seamer at Trent Bridge following James Anderson’s retirement.

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Brook puts England in control against West Indies despite Da Silva’s stand

Harry Brook’s unbeaten 71 put England in the ascendancy on the third day of the second Test against West Indies, who earlier rallied to reach 457 all out

Evening Standard

Harry Brook leads late charge as England recover to take control against West Indies in second Test

England toiled before lunch but take a commanding lead into day four

The Independent UK

Ben Duckett and Harry Brook shine as England take initiative against West Indies

An enterprising knock of 76 from Duckett set England on their way to a stumps score of 248 for three

The Independent UK

Ben Duckett and Ollie Pope share another century stand for England

The pair shared an unbroken 108 at the tea interval.

The Independent UK

Ollie Pope century puts hosts ahead, but West Indies’ key mistake has helped England

Pope rode his luck as his knock of 121 carried Ben Stokes’ men to 416 all out

The Guardian - UK

England savour Ollie Pope’s century in 416-run feast against West Indies

A free-scoring England were dismissed for 416 on day one of the second Test, with Ollie Pope scoring a stylish 121

The Guardian - UK

England end opening day of mishaps in driving seat as West Indies falter

Tourists show lack of faith in their own batting before Ollie Pope makes them pay for some sloppy fielding with century

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