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Ollie Pope defends England from complacency claims after batting collapses in defeat to Sri Lanka

Pope’s first innings century had England in command but control was swiftly surrendered

Evening Standard

Vishwa Fernando leads Sri Lanka surge as unserious England mess around

None of the tourists’ bowlers were in any mood for frivolity against a team that appeared to be there for a good time

The Guardian - UK

Sri Lanka take control of third Test against careless England

England were bowled out for 156 in just 34 overs.

The Independent UK

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Wasteful England staring at Third Test defeat as Sri Lanka make flying start to chase

Collapse and complacency infected batting to quash hopes of a perfect home summer

Evening Standard

Virat Kohli or Joe Root? Dinesh Karthik discloses reasons behind his choice for best Test batter

NEW DELHI: Former India wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik has chosen Virat Kohli over Joe Root as the best Test batter of the current generation, despite Root's superior statistical record. Karthik's preference is based on his close association with Kohli and the confidence he has in Kohli's performance under high-pressure situations.

The Times of India

'What he might be able to...': Kane Williamson on Joe Root breaking Sachin Tendulkar's Test records

Talking about 'Fab 4', NZ star calls England batsman 'phenomenal'

The Times of India

Ollie Pope allays fears over form with first hundred as stand-in England captain

Pope ended an abbreviated first day on his home ground the Kia Oval on 103 not out with England 221 for three.

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Ollie Pope rediscovers batting form as English gloom leaves fans frustrated

The England captain scored a century as the hosts battled against bad light at the Oval

The Independent UK

Ollie Pope finds form as England captain on return to Kia Oval

Pope reached 84 at tea against Sri Lanka with England 194 for three.

The Independent UK

Talking points as England seek perfect summer record in Sri Lanka finale at Oval

Josh Hull makes his England debut while Joe Root is chasing more records.

The Independent UK

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

Virat Kohli or Joe Root? Adam Gilchrist and Michael Vaughan debate their batsman of choice in Australia

NEW DELHI: Ever since Joe Root has hit his record-breaking 34th Test century at Lord's, the debate has started again as to who is the best batsman of this generation.

The Times of India

Next stop Oval: England and Sri Lanka talking points heading into third Test

Joe Root continues to deliver masterful centuries and Olly Stone offers glimpse of potency but tourists toil at Lord’s

The Guardian - UK

Ollie Pope admits England were taken aback by low turnout at Lord’s on Sunday

While the first three days all neared the 31,100 capacity, the fourth saw only around 9,000 file in as England won the second Test by 190 runs.

The Independent UK

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Evening Standard

Gus Atkinson takes another Lord's five-wicket haul as England seal series win over Sri Lanka

Atkinson has his name on all three honours boards at Lord’s after only two appearances

The Independent UK

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 Guardian - 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 Times of India

3544 runs behind, will England great Joe Root break batting legend Sachin Tendulkar's record?

Being hailed as the greatest England batsman to play Test cricket, Joe Root's twin centuries in the ongoing second Test against Sri Lanka at Lord's took him past the England record of 33 Test hundreds set by former skipper Alastair Cook. Interestingly, it puts the 33-year-old Root only 3544 runs…

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The Independent 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 Times of India

For Michael Vaughan, Joe Root is England's 'greatest' batsman

Joe Root's remarkable achievement of surpassing Alastair Cook's record by scoring his 34th Test century has garnered widespread admiration from cricket experts and enthusiasts alike. The former England captain, Michael Vaughan, has gone as far as proclaiming the 33-year-old as England's "greatest" batsman.

The Times of India

For Michael Vaughan, Joet Root is England's 'greatest' batsman

The Times of India

Joe Root breaks multiple records with twin Test centuries at Lord's

NEW DELHI: England’s superstar batter Joe Root has etched his name in the record books on Saturday during the second Test against Sri Lanka at Lord’s.

The Guardian - UK

‘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 Independent 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 Guardian - 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

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