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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

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

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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

Evening Standard

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.

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England remain on top against Sri Lanka despite another low score for Ollie Pope

Pope made it to double figures for the first time in four innings but was caught on the boundary for 17.

The Independent UK

England v Sri Lanka: Root brings up record 34th Test century at second Test – as it happened

Over-by-over report: England need eight wickets to wrap up victory on a record-breaking day for Joe Root

The Guardian - UK

Gus Atkinson hails ‘natural ability with the bat’ after maiden first-class century

The England bowler Gus Atkinson declared his belief that he has ‘so much natural ability with the bat’ after his maiden first-class century in the second Test against Sri Lanka

The Guardian - UK

England assume control after Potts and Stone grind down Sri Lanka

Gus Atkinson scored his maiden first-class century as England dominated with the bat and ball on the second day at Lord’s

The Guardian - UK

Gus Atkinson follows maiden century with two wickets as England dominate

Sri Lanka were bundled out for 196 in response to the hosts’ 427 at Lord’s.

The Independent UK

England’s bowling gamble offers exciting glimpse of pace attack for India and Ashes

After just two Test matches at Lord’s, Gus Atkinson is on all three honours boards

The Independent UK

England seamers rip through Sri Lanka after maiden Gus Atkinson first-class ton

Atkinson made 118 to continue his memorable Test summer.

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The Independent UK

Gus Atkinson’s maiden Test century puts England on top against Sri Lanka

Atkinson hit a swashbuckling 118 off 115 deliveries.

The Guardian - UK

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

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

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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Evening Standard

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

The Independent UK

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

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 Guardian - UK

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 Independent 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

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