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Josh Hull lands England call-up after Mark Wood sustains series-ending injury

Wood pulled up mid-over on the penultimate day of England’s five-wicket win in the series opener at Emirates Old Trafford.

The Independent UK

Mark Wood suffers series-ending injury for England as Josh Hull earns call-up

Another bold selection gamble after injury blow

Evening Standard

Joe Root cool, calm and collected to guide England to win over Sri Lanka

Hosts chase down 205 to win First Test at Old Trafford

Evening Standard

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Kamindu Mendis writes his own story of Sri Lankan excellence

Kamindu Mendis sets Bradman-type numbers in his early Test career to expose disrespectful talk of England’s future plans

The Guardian - UK

Joe Root guides England to battling win over Sri Lanka at Old Trafford

Root finished unbeaten on 62 as England chased down 205 to win by five wickets.

The Independent UK

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

Sri Lanka stretch lead as England search for a breakthrough without Mark Wood

The tourists reached 291 for six at lunch, an increasingly handy lead of 169.

The Independent UK

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England pacer Mark Wood ruled out of fourth-day's play in first Test against Sri Lanka

England fast bowler Mark Wood will not participate in the fourth day of the first Test match against Sri Lanka at Old Trafford due to a thigh injury, as announced prior to the start of play on Saturday.

The Times of India

England beat Sri Lanka by five wickets to triumph in first Test – as it happened

Joe Root anchors the fourth innings run chase as England seal opening Test win against Sri Lanka

The Guardian - UK

England’s Mark Wood to miss day four against Sri Lanka due to thigh injury

Wood left the field just two balls into his 11th over on Friday evening and, after being assessed by medical staff, has been advised to rest.

The Independent UK

Surrey v Lancashire, Warwickshire v Somerset and more: county cricket day three – as it happened

Tawanda Muyeye gave Kent a glimmer of hope against Worcestershire, while there were runs aplenty at Bristol

The Guardian - UK

1st Test: Jamie Smith hits maiden Test century to put England in command against Sri Lanka

NEW DELHI: England found themselves on the brink of victory against a resilient Sri Lankan side on the third day of the first Test at Old Trafford. Despite a valiant effort from the visitors, who reached 204-6 in their second innings, they held a slender lead of just 82 runs…

The Times of India

Sri Lanka dig in after Jamie Smith lays platform for England’s victory push

Angelo Mathews led the tourists’ resistance at Old Trafford after Jamie Smith’s fine 111 had given England a substantial first-innings lead

The Guardian - UK

Jamie Smith’s maiden century helps England take control of Sri Lanka in first Test

The hosts remain firm favourites to bank a fourth straight win this summer.

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The Guardian - UK

Angelo Mathews regains some pride after Sri Lanka caught cold by England

Angelo Mathews couldn’t reproduce his come-from-behind century from 10 years ago, but at least showed some steel after tourists’ poor start

Evening Standard

Jamie Smith hits maiden century as England take control against Sri Lanka

The 24-year-old hit a stunning 111 to give England a first-innings lead

The Independent UK

Jamie Smith hits maiden ton before seamers strike as England dominate Sri Lanka

Smith made 111 for his first international hundred.

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

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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

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.

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.

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How to watch England vs Sri Lanka and live stream 1st Test online or on TV, hosts just ahead going into Day 4

Here's how you can watch England vs Sri Lanka 1st Test online, ready for when it takes place from Wednesday, August 21 to Sunday, August 25.

The Guardian - UK

England call up Cox and Stone with Zak Crawley ruled out with broken finger

Essex batters Jordan Cox and Nottinghamshire bowler Olly Stone have been called up by England for Sri Lanka Test series

The Independent UK

England’s Gus Atkinson keen to bowl faster despite impressive debut series

Surrey seamer Atkinson was named player of the series after taking 22 West Indies wickets at 16.22.

The Guardian - UK

World after Jimmy Anderson becomes clearer for England as attack shows bite

Return of Ben Stokes as a bowling force, plus the emergence of Gus Atkinson and Jamie Smith, gives real hope for future

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