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English cricket to honour Graham Thorpe ahead of first Test against Sri Lanka

Captain Ollie Pope has spoken of his admiration for the former player and batting mentor.

The Independent UK

England ‘still Ben Stokes’ team’ but Sri Lanka Test offers chance to plan ahead

Ollie Pope sees a ‘good opportunity’ for England to test themselves against Sri Lanka in the absence of the injured Ben Stokes

The Guardian - UK

Ollie Pope will strike different tone as leader but continuity is key

England’s stand-in Test captain has a weakened team under him for the first Test against Sri Lanka

The Guardian - UK

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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.

WhatToWatch

Five talking points ahead of England’s Test series against Sri Lanka

Ollie Pope steps in as skipper in the absence of Ben Stokes and Dan Lawrence gets the chance to impress.

The Independent UK

Ollie Pope: England captain ready for 'one of the greatest honours in cricket'

The 26-year-old believes he is up for the challenge of stepping into Ben Stokes’ shoes

Evening Standard

Ollie Pope reveals whether he will stick with Bazball or strike own course

Pope will become the 82nd man to take up the role when he leads his country out against Sri Lanka.

The Independent UK

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England vs Sri Lanka: Ollie Pope must seize chance to silence critics in Ben Stokes' absence

Stand-in skipper to helm First Test at Old Trafford

Evening Standard

Sri Lanka’s Test return to England has gone under the radar but is long overdue

Tourists are not the force of old but Dan Lawrence’s technique will be tested as an opener at Old Trafford

The Guardian - UK

Stokes Absence Adds Extra Edge To England-Sri Lanka Series

England head into the first Test against Sri Lanka at Old Trafford starting Wednesday with several players given a chance to prove a point after captain Ben Stokes's series-ending injury.

International Business Times

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 he fits the mould for England as team to play Sri Lanka confirmed

Ollie Pope to captain side as Ben Stokes ruled out due to injury

Evening Standard

Moeen Ali feels Ben Stokes absence will ‘mess up’ balance of England team

Stokes suffered a torn hamstring while batting for Northern Superchargers

The Independent UK

Jamie Smith believes Ollie Pope has similar captaincy attributes to Ben Stokes

Pope will step up to captain England next week after Stokes was ruled out of the rest of the summer with a torn left hamstring.

The Independent UK

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The Independent UK

Hamstring injury sidelines England Test skipper Ben Stokes for rest of summer

Stokes will miss England’s upcoming Test series against Sri Lanka, which begins on August 21.

Evening Standard

England blow as Ben Stokes ruled out for summer Test series against Sri Lanka

Ollie Pope to captain side as series begins later this month

The Independent UK

Ben Stokes ruled out for rest of summer after hamstring injury

The England test captain picked up the injury playing for the Northern Supercharges in The Hundred

The Independent UK

How different will Bazball look without talismanic Ben Stokes to captain England?

Ben Stokes’s injury could leave a gaping hole in the England side that they might struggle to fill

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The Independent UK

Hat-trick, five-fer and fifty – Sam Curran stars as Invincibles crush Spirit

Victory moved Invincibles to the top of the table with three wins from four.

The Independent UK

Ollie Pope on England’s relaxation secret and Ashes preparation

Interview: Ollie Pope speaks to The Independent’s Sonia Twigg about the importance of taking time away from cricket, how golf brings the squad together and why he bought a dog

The Independent UK

Joe Root moves up to seventh all-time run-scorer as he helps steady England ship

England reached 157 for five at lunch in response to 282.

Evening Standard

England aim to show ruthless streak to add to entertainment against West Indies

Clean sweep on the cards heading into final game at Edgbaston

The Independent UK

Ollie Pope: England’s batting line-up could be capable of 600 runs in a day

Confidence is riding high in the England camp after back-to-back wins over the West Indies.

The Guardian - UK

Shoaib Bashir offers nod to future for England with Ashes target in mind

The 20-year-old off-spinner is clearly still raw but his promising start suggests he could play a part in Australia

The Guardian - UK

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

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