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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.

The Independent UK

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

Atkinson hit a swashbuckling 118 off 115 deliveries.

The Independent 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 Guardian - UK

Joe Root cool, calm and collected to guide England to win over Sri Lanka

Hosts chase down 205 to win First Test at Old Trafford

Evening Standard

Joe Root guides England to battling win over Sri Lanka at Old Trafford

Root finished unbeaten on 62 as England chased down 205 to win by five wickets.

The Independent UK

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Sri Lanka battle to stay in contest as England face tricky chase at Old Trafford

England were 82 for three at tea in pursuit of 205.

The Independent UK

Sri Lanka dig in after Jamie Smith lays platform for England’s victory push

Angelo Mathews led the tourists’ resistance at Old Trafford after Jamie Smith’s fine 111 had given England a substantial first-innings lead

The Guardian - UK

Jamie Smith’s maiden century helps England take control of Sri Lanka in first Test

The hosts remain firm favourites to bank a fourth straight win this summer.

The Independent UK

Jamie Smith hits maiden century as England take control against Sri Lanka

The 24-year-old hit a stunning 111 to give England a first-innings lead

Evening Standard

Memorable morning for Jamie Smith as England assume complete control

Smith was able to make his first Test century.

The Independent UK

Overshadowed Test series gives hint of intrigue despite the gloom

As England and Sri Lanka battled for control, every time nothing interesting seemed to be happening, something surprising happened

The Guardian - UK

Jamie Smith carries England clear of Sri Lanka on rain-hit day two of First Test

Hosts on course despite top of the order failing to fire

Evening Standard

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The Independent UK

Jamie Smith continues to impress as England edge ahead against Sri Lanka

Just 57 overs were possible in Manchester, with the morning session wiped out by rain and bad light curtailing the evening’s play.

Evening Standard

Chris Woakes ready to deliver for England away from comforts of home

Seamer’s average abroad is more than double but his experience will be vital on winter tours

International Business Times

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.

The Guardian - UK

‘I’m not ruling myself out’: Chris Woakes keen to play part in winter tours

All-rounder said he will play ‘where I’m picked to play’ and suggested time spent away from England’s touring side may be a positive

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Evening Standard

Chris Woakes open to Pakistan and New Zealand tours in England U-turn

The veteran claimed three wickets against Sir Lanka on Wednesday

The Independent UK

I thought he did a great job – Chris Woakes hails new England skipper Ollie Pope

The hosts reached 22 without loss after dismissing the tourists for 236 on the opening day in Manchester.

The Guardian - UK

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

Evening Standard

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

The Independent UK

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

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.

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