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1st Test: Tom Latham, Kane Williamson help New Zealand respond strongly to Sri Lanka

NEW DELHI: Tom Latham and Kane Williamson spearheaded New Zealand's comeback with impressive half-centuries on the rain-interrupted second day of their first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle. The Black Caps ended the day at 255-4, trailing by just 50 runs.

The Times of India

Olly Stone ends Dimuth Karunaratne’s resistance as England eye Lord’s victory

Stone had Karunaratne caught behind for 55 as Sri Lanka went to lunch on 136 for four.

The Independent UK

Ollie Pope fails again with bat but shows he has mindset to be selfless leader

England’s stand-in skipper Ollie Pope is still battling to prove he can combine his own batting with the pressures of captaincy

The Guardian - UK

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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

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

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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

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

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

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 steers nervy England to victory in first Test against Sri Lanka

Joe Root’s unbeaten 62 ensured England wrapped up victory in the first Test against Sri Lanka

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.

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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

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.

The Guardian - UK

Overshadowed Test series gives hint of intrigue despite the gloom

As England and Sri Lanka battled for control, every time nothing interesting seemed to be happening, something surprising happened

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

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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 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

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

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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

Jayasuriya’s style adds intrigue to Sri Lanka’s series against England

Coach’s talent could rub off on his players in the tourists’ first series in England for eight years

The Times of India

Sri Lanka close on victory in second Bangladesh Test

NEW DELHI: Prabath Jayasuriya, Lahiru Kumara, and Kamindu Mendis showcased their prowess by claiming two wickets each, propelling Sri Lanka towards yet another commanding victory in the second and final Test match on Tuesday.

The Hindu

Sri Lanka on course for Test-series sweep over Bangladesh despite batting collapse

Sri Lanka strengthens lead against Bangladesh in second Test despite batting collapse, aiming for series sweep.

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