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England seal much-needed series win in Sri Lanka as Harry Brook and Joe Root star with centuries

A classy Root and explosive Brook powered England to an unassailable total in Colombo

The Independent UK

England seal series win in Sri Lanka to boost World Cup qualification hopes

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The Independent UK

England beat Sri Lanka by 53 runs to win third men’s ODI and series – as it happened

Over-by-over report: The tourists claimed series victory in Colombo after an explosive knock from Harry Brook and another Joe Root century

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Always in reserve: Liam Dawson’s moment beckons at T20 World Cup after decade ‘on call’ for England

Liam Dawson has made his mark on return to England’s white-ball team and will finally make his global tournament debut next month

The Guardian - UK

Bangladesh boycott brings a sad reality to T20 World Cup countdown

Swirling force of subcontinental politics and a governing body lacking in credibility has led to a far from joyous situation

The Guardian - UK

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Joe Root backs Harry Brook to do ‘wonderful things’ as England captain

Brook shared an 81-run stand with Root to help guide England towards a five-wicket win over Sri Lanka.

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‘He’s taken his punishment’: Root lauds Brook after England’s win in Sri Lanka

Joe Root has praised Harry Brook and Brendon McCullum after England celebrated the first ODI victory abroad under their leadership

The Guardian - UK

Harry Brook happy as Joe Root and England put Sri Lanka in a spin

The tourists levelled the one-day series.

The Independent UK

Root and Rashid steer England past Sri Lanka in second ODI to end barren run

Joe Root and Adil Rashid helped England secure a five-wicket win in the second ODI against Sri Lanka, ending a run of 11 away ODI defeats

The Guardian - UK

Joe Root inspires England to finally end dismal run of results in Sri Lanka

A five-wicket win in the second ODI was England’s first for 11 away one-day matches since Brendon McCullum took on the white-ball coaching role

The Independent UK

Sri Lanka v England: second men’s cricket one-day international – as it happened

end losing run and level the series in Colombo thanks to Joe Root’s 75, while Harry Brook criticises pitch as “worst I’ve played on”

The Guardian - UK

Will power as Aussie teens sink Sri Lanka in World Cup

Australia's Under 19 quicks have skittled Sri Lanka for just 58 as the defending champs go into the World Cup Super Six stage unbeaten and flying high.

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Curious case of Crawley opening in Sri Lanka sums up cracks in English cricket

The opener had not played 50-over cricket in more than two years before the first Sri Lanka ODI, meaning the England selectors were going on instinct

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Evening Standard

England succumb to spinners in opening ODI defeat to Sri Lanka

Three Lions returned to white-ball format after Ashes thrashing

The Independent UK

Harry Brook happy to ‘get back to day job’ despite England defeat

Sri Lanka won the first one-day international by 19 runs in Colombo.

The Guardian - UK

England fall short as Harry Brook fails to fire in opening ODI defeat by Sri Lanka

England fell short in their run chase after Sri Lanka made 271 for six, ending up 252 all out to lose the opening one-day international in Colombo by 19 runs

The Independent UK

England suffer more misery in morale-sapping ODI loss to Sri Lanka

The tourists were bowled out for 252 to lose by 19 runs in Colombo

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The Guardian - UK

From Ashes hangover to subcontinental scars as England aim to rewrite history

Harry Brook’s side begin Sri Lanka ODI series in poor form but confidence is needed ahead of crucial winter period

The Independent UK

Harry Brook admits he is lucky to still be England captain after ‘terrible mistake’

Brook was involved in an altercation outside a nightclub the night before a one-day international in New Zealand

The Independent UK

Adil Rashid and Rehan Ahmed train with England in Sri Lanka after visa delays

The spin duo took to the field in Colombo for the first of two training sessions before the first ODI on Thursday.

The Independent UK

Scotland could replace Bangladesh at T20 World Cup after ICC ‘issues ultimatum’

Bangladesh reportedly given 21 Jan deadline as ICC refuses to alter tournament schedule

The Independent UK

England’s Sri Lanka tour takes on added significance after troubled Ashes series

The tourists will be under more scrutiny than they might have expected following a bruising 4-1 defeat Down Under.

The Independent UK

Sri Lanka unveils a rare purple star sapphire claimed to be the biggest of its kind

A massive purple star sapphire weighing 3,563 carats has been unveiled in Sri Lanka

The Guardian - UK

England’s T20 World Cup plans hit by Adil Rashid and Rehan Ahmed visa delays

England have had a setback in their preparations for the T20 World Cup next month with the Indian government yet to issue visas to the spinners Adil Rashid and Rehan Ahmed

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