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The Latest Breaking News from Ben Stokes

Brendon McCullum’s most pressing task is to change England’s white-ball mood

New Zealander faces ludicrous schedule but his new role brings welcome certainty for the players

The Guardian - UK

‘England captain in the making’ Harry Brook taking tips from Ben Stokes

Stand-in skipper Ollie Pope’s leadership has been questioned despite England’s series win over Sri Lanka.

The Independent UK

‘It gives you energy’: Joe Root credits England spirit for Test century record

Joe Root credited a shift in the team’s collective mindset for his prolific form after his 34th Test century took him top of England’s all-time list

The Guardian - UK

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England assume control after Potts and Stone grind down Sri Lanka

Gus Atkinson scored his maiden first-class century as England dominated with the bat and ball on the second day at Lord’s

The Guardian - UK

England’s bowling gamble offers exciting glimpse of pace attack for India and Ashes

After just two Test matches at Lord’s, Gus Atkinson is on all three honours boards

The Independent UK

Joe Root hits flawless 143 to keep England on top against Sri Lanka as Second Test begins

Joe Root and Gus Atkinson impressed after others squandered chances

Evening Standard

England face an Ollie Pope dilemma – should they stick or twist?

Ollie Pope has only scored 13 runs in his three innings as England stand-in captain

The Independent UK

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Ollie Pope plans to separate captaincy from batting at Lord’s

Pope has sought out the wisdom of former England Test captain Joe Root.

The Independent UK

Ollie Pope ready to roll with England demands in second Sri Lanka Test

Captain and No 3 has spoken to Joe Root about how to ‘compartmentalise’ as England look to build on first Test

The Guardian - UK

Ollie Pope reveals Joe Root’s advice on balancing batting and England captaincy

Pope, who is deputising for the injured Ben Stokes, led England to victory against Sri Lanka but was twice out cheaply

The Independent UK

England vs Sri Lanka: Ollie Pope admits he must learn how to balance runs and captain duties

Poor return at the crease in First Test underlines demands on stand-in skipper

Evening Standard

Olly Stone replaces injured Mark Wood in England XI for second Sri Lanka Test

NEW DELHI: Olly Stone, the Nottinghamshire seamer, has been selected to play for England in the second Test against Sri Lanka, marking his return to the national side after a three-year absence.

The Times of India

Field of dreams? How some professional cricketers continue to pay the price for sporting excellence

What comes to mind when you think of cricket? Perhaps it’s an idyllic scene of an English village green – people sitting on deckchairs and checkered blankets tucking into a traditional cricket tea while watching mild-mannered players in sparkling whites shouting “howzat?!” every now and then?

The Conversation

Ollie Pope reacts to winning debut as England captain after victory over Sri Lanka

Pope, who is standing in for the injured Ben Stokes, led the hosts to a five-wicket victory.

The Independent UK

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The Guardian - UK

‘It’s about getting the job done’: Pope happy with England’s cautious chase

The captain said England are ‘not a one-dimensional team where we want to score quickly’ after Joe Root’s and Harry Brook’s watchful knocks sealed the win in the first Test

The Times of India

1st Test: Jamie Smith, Harry Brook drive England into lead against Sri Lanka

NEW DELHI: Jamie Smith's unbeaten 72 helped England secure a slim first-innings lead against Sri Lanka in the opening Test at Old Trafford on Thursday, despite the second day being curtailed by poor light and rain. England reached 259-6, a lead of 23 runs, in response to Sri Lanka's 236.

Evening Standard

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

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

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The Guardian - UK

‘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 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

Evening Standard

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

Players will wear black armbands throughout the First Test

Evening Standard

England settle for quick-fix despite Ashes talk ahead of Sri Lanka Test

England appear to have stopped looking for a replacement for Ben Stokes - at least in the short-term

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