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England vs Sri Lanka: Joe Root hits record 34th Test century as series victory beckons

Former captain surpasses Sir Alastair Cook as he registers hundreds in both innings of a Test match for the first time at Lord’s

Evening Standard

Joe Root makes record 34th Test hundred as England close on Sri Lanka series win

Sri Lanka were deduced to 53 for two after being set 483 to win at Lord’s.

The Independent UK

Joe Root surpasses Sir Alastair Cook’s England Test hundreds record

Root’s 34th Test ton gave him the England record outright.

The Independent UK

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England remain on top against Sri Lanka despite another low score for Ollie Pope

Pope made it to double figures for the first time in four innings but was caught on the boundary for 17.

The Independent UK

Gus Atkinson follows maiden century with two wickets as England dominate

Sri Lanka were bundled out for 196 in response to the hosts’ 427 at Lord’s.

The Independent UK

England seamers rip through Sri Lanka after maiden Gus Atkinson first-class ton

Atkinson made 118 to continue his memorable Test summer.

The Independent UK

Gus Atkinson’s maiden Test century puts England on top against Sri Lanka

Atkinson hit a swashbuckling 118 off 115 deliveries.

The Independent UK

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Joe Root equals England record with crucial century against Sri Lanka

The Yorkshireman’s superb 143 was the bedrock of a day one total of 358 for seven.

The Independent UK

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 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

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

The Guardian - UK

Memorable morning for Jamie Smith as England assume complete control

Smith was able to make his first Test century.

The Independent UK

BAN vs SL second Test | Top-order blitz puts Sri Lanka in commading position against Bangladesh

Sri Lanka dominates Bangladesh in Chittagong Test with top-order batting blitz, leading 1-0 in series.

The Hindu

Madushka, Mendis double tons maintain Sri Lanka control

Nishan Madushka and Kusal Mendis converted centuries into maiden doubles by baton-charging the Ireland bowlers as Sri Lanka sustained control of the second Test here on April 27.

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Madushka, Mendis hit double tons as Sri Lanka pummel Ireland

Galle (Sri Lanka) (AFP) - Nishan Madushka and Kusal Mendis both made double centuries against Ireland Thursday as Sri Lanka's top four batters all hit hundreds for only the third time in Test history.

AFP

Karunaratne, Madushka hit tons as Sri Lanka pile on runs

Galle (Sri Lanka) (AFP) - Dimuth Karunaratne and Nishan Madushka both hit centuries as they amassed a record Sri Lankan opening stand in Galle of 228 in the second Test against Ireland on Wednesday.

AFP

Ireland look to shine in maiden Sri Lanka Tests

Galle (Sri Lanka) (AFP) - Ireland are smarting after the Bangladesh Test slipped through their fingers but skipper Andrew Balbirnie said Saturday his team can go the distance in their maiden five-day series in Sri Lanka.

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