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Sri Lanka debutant breaks 41-year-old Test record of India's 1983 World Cup star

NEW DELHI: In a remarkable feat, Sri Lankan debutant Milan Rathnayake shattered a long-standing Test record by scoring the highest runs by a number 9 batter in men's red-ball cricket. The 28-year-old surpassed India's Balwinder Sandhu's record of 71, a splendid knock that came against Pakistan in Hyderabad in 1983.

The Times of India

De Silva And Rathnayake Star In Sri Lanka Revival Against England

Dhananjaya de Silva and debutant fast bowler Milan Rathnayake both made fine fifties as Sri Lanka recovered from a dramatic top-order collapse on Wednesday's opening day of the first Test against England at Old Trafford.

International Business Times

Sri Lankan govt defends ex-diplomat after 'slave-like' exploitation case

Human rights lawyer says Canberra case 'tip of the iceberg'.

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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

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

Evening Standard

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

Rathnayake helps Sri Lanka recover from horror start against England

Sri Lanka were bowled out for 236 on day one of the first Test at Old Trafford, before bad light ended play early with England on 22-0

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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.

The Independent UK

Diplomat accused of modern slavery in Australia paid housekeeper 3% of minimum wage

Former housekeeper worked ‘seven days a week for three years, and she had two days off in that entire time’, her lawyer says

The Independent UK

England pay tribute Graham Thorpe before Sri Lanka Test at Old Trafford

Players will wear black armbands throughout the First Test

Evening Standard

England settle for quick-fix despite Ashes talk ahead of Sri Lanka Test

England appear to have stopped looking for a replacement for Ben Stokes - at least in the short-term

Evening Standard

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

Sri Lanka recovered from 6-3 to post 236 at Old Trafford before England reached 22-0 when bad light stopped play

The Guardian - UK

Graham Thorpe: Tributes planned for England cricket legend before first Sri Lanka Test

Thorpe will be honoured throughout the match at Emirates Old Trafford, stand-in captain Ollie Pope has confirmed

Evening Standard

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The Independent UK

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 Guardian - 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

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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.

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The Independent UK

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.

TechRadar

England vs Sri Lanka live stream: How to watch the 1st Test match online, Jamie Smith stars as hosts take control

The visitors are under new management. The hosts are without Ben Stokes. Follow the cricket and live stream England vs Sri Lanka 1st Test from anywhere.

The Independent UK

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.

Evening Standard

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

Dan Lawrence addresses England opener concerns after Test exile ends with recall vs Sri Lanka

Shift up the order no issue for batter who says he’s now in “much better” nick

The Guardian - UK

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 Times of India

Ben Stokes's absence adds extra edge to England-Sri Lanka Test series

England will commence the first Test against Sri Lanka at Old Trafford on Wednesday, with several players aiming to make an impact following the absence of captain Ben Stokes due to an injury.

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