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England vs Sri Lanka predictions: Will England complete the whitewash?

England face Sri Lanka face off in the third Test at the Oval as the hosts look to complete the series whitewash

The Independent UK

England beat Sri Lanka by 190 runs in second men’s cricket Test – as it happened

Over-by-over report: England secured a series victory with a comfortable 190-run win in the second Test

The Guardian - UK

How Joe Root compares to batting greats after setting new England century record

The Yorkshireman made his 34th Test century against Sri Lanka on Saturday.

The Independent UK

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‘It gives you energy’: Joe Root credits England spirit for Test century record

Joe Root credited a shift in the team’s collective mindset for his prolific form after his 34th Test century took him top of England’s all-time list

The Guardian - UK

Joe Root says he has ‘a lot more to contribute’ after record 34th Test century

The Yorkshireman registered hundreds in both innings against Sri Lanka to pass the previous mark set by Sir Alastair Cook.

The Independent UK

Joe Root hits record-breaking century to put England on verge of series victory

Joe Root hit his 34th Test century to beat Alastair Cook’s record and put England on the verge of a series victory over Sri Lanka

The Guardian - UK

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

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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

‘Genius’ Joe Root is England’s greatest – Sir Alastair Cook

Root made his 34th Test century, breaking Cook’s England record, in the second Test against Sri Lanka.

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

‘Genius’ Joe Root becomes ‘England’s greatest’ with record-breaking feat against Sri Lanka

Root broke the record set by his former captain for the highest number of Test centuries for England

The Independent UK

Joe Root pays tribute to Graham Thorpe after scoring record England century

Root equalled Sir Alastair Cook’s record for the most Test centuries by an England batter.

The Independent UK

England: Joe Root pays tribute to Graham Thorpe after stunning century equals Alastair Cook record

Graham Thorpe took his own life earlier in August

Evening Standard

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

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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.

The Independent UK

A closer look as Joe Root moves ahead of Brian Lara on Test run-scorers list

Root moved beyond 12,000 runs at Edgbaston.

The Independent UK

How Joe Root compares as he closes in on Brian Lara on Test run-scorers list

West Indies great Lara scored 11,953 runs in 131 Tests, with Root 13 behind on 11,940 in 142 games after his second-innings 122 in the second Test.

The Independent UK

5 of James Anderson’s best moments across his 187 Tests for England

Anderson’s maiden Test wicket 21 years ago has had a prominent airing.

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The Guardian - UK

Life after Jimmy: England forced to confront future with Ashes in mind

Possible replacements to lead the attack have been tried in recent years without definite candidates emerging. Now, big decisions loom

The Guardian - UK

Five golden summers: when English cricket bathed in Anderson’s magic

From his breakthrough World Cup in 2003 to bamboozling Kohli a decade later, here are five of Jimmy Anderson’s best years

The Guardian - UK

What links Martina Navratilova and Alastair Cook? The Saturday quiz

From Cai Guo-Qiang’s Sky Ladder to the Chipmunk Song, test your knowledge with the Saturday quiz

The Guardian - UK

Ageless Anderson’s 700 milestone only enhanced by England’s suffering

Claiming landmark wicket during drubbing by India is fitting for a player who is still oddly full of fighting spirit

The Hindu

2012 series against England was turning point of my career: Ashwin

Ravichandran Ashwin reflects on his journey to 100 Tests, learning from past failures, and cherishing key performances.

The Guardian - UK

England’s junior tweakers thrive on Stokes’ brawny arm around shoulder

Finally feeling valued and trusted, Shoaib Bashir and Tom Hartley have exploded into form with the ball in India

The Guardian - UK

Crawley and Duckett have put an end to rolling cast of England openers

After a decade of top-order batters struggling badly, the little and large combination have stylishly solved the problem

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