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England v Sri Lanka: second men’s cricket Test match, day two – as it happened

Gus Atkinson hit a sparkling maiden hundred before the England seamers all chipped in to dismiss Sri Lanka for 196

The Guardian - UK

2nd Test: Joe Root dedicates England record-equalling hundred against Sri Lanka to Graham Thorpe

NEW DELHI: After hitting a historic 33rd Test century at Lord's on Thursday against Sri Lanka, Joe Root gave an emotional homage to the late Graham Thorpe, citing the influence of his former mentor as a major factor in his achievements.

The Times of India

Ollie Pope the batter looks like a square peg after holing out against Sri Lanka

Performances tend to suffer in unfamiliar roles with Ollie Pope and Dan Lawrence just the latest examples

The Guardian - UK

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Joe Root puts England on top against Sri Lanka with record-equalling century

After being put in by Sri Lanka at Lord’s, England reached 358-7, largely thanks to Joe Root making 143 to join Alastair Cook on 33 Test centuries

The Guardian - 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

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

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Ollie Pope struggles again as England bat first against Sri Lanka

The stand-in England captain made just one run as the hosts went to lunch on 97 for three in the second Test at Lord’s.

The Independent UK

Glenn Maxwell reveals what has given him the 'most grief'

NEW DELHI: Australia all-rounder Glenn Maxwell stated that he is still coping with the affects of breaking his left leg in 2022 and that he needs to work very hard every day to be able to play cricket without discomfort.

The Times of India

England v Sri Lanka: second men’s cricket Test match, day one – as it happened

Joe Root hit his 33rd Test century as England bounced back from a tricky start on the opening day at Lord’s

The Guardian - 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

England turn to new Mark Wood alternative in bid to finally solve pace problem

Olly Stone recalled to side for Second Test vs Sri Lanka

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The Independent UK

Olly Stone out to bring 90mph heat as Mark Wood’s England deputy

The Nottinghamshire paceman will play his fourth Test against Sri Lanka at Lord’s this week.

The Guardian - UK

Olly Stone relishing England Test return three years after career-saving surgery

Olly Stone has said he is looking forward to the ‘hard graft’ after being recalled by England for the second Test against Sri Lanka

The Times of India

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.

Evening Standard

Olly Stone determined to kick on with England recall after 'stop-start' Test career

England name side to face Sri Lanka in Second Test

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Women's T20 World Cup: India to face West Indies, South Africa in warm-up matches

NEW DELHI: The International Cricket Council revealed on Tuesday that India's two Women's T20 World Cup warm-up matches will be against the West Indies and South Africa in Dubai. On September 29, India will play the West Indies, while on October 1, Harmanpreet Kaur and company will play South Africa.

The Times of India

ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024 warm-up matches schedule announced: India to play West Indies and South Africa

NEW DELHI: The International Cricket Council (ICC) announced on Tuesday that India will face West Indies and South Africa in warm-up matches as part of their preparation for the upcoming ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in the United Arab Emirates.

The Guardian - UK

England show ability to ‘win ugly’ but Sri Lanka will be no pushovers

Joe Root adapted his game at Old Trafford but a spirited Sri Lanka side could cause problems in the second Test

The Times of India

England pacer Mark Wood ruled out of last two Tests against Sri Lanka

England's fast bowling line-up has suffered a setback as Mark Wood has been sidelined for the rest of the Test series against Sri Lanka. The team management made the announcement on Sunday after scans revealed a strain in Wood's right thigh muscle.

The Guardian - UK

England call up 6ft 7in Josh Hull after Mark Wood limps out of Sri Lanka series

England have sprung a surprise by calling up Leicestershire’s Josh Hull for the rest of their series against Sri Lanka after Mark Wood was ruled out

The Times of India

'He's a greedy ... ': England captain Ollie Pope's big comment on Joe Root

NEW DELHI: After England's five-wicket victory over Sri Lanka, captain Ollie Pope praised batters Joe Root and Jamie Smith for their match-winning performances, calling Root a "greedy Yorkshire man" for his insatiable hunger for runs.

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