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Ollie Pope reacts to winning debut as England captain after victory over Sri Lanka

Pope, who is standing in for the injured Ben Stokes, led the hosts to a five-wicket victory.

The Independent 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

Kamindu Mendis writes his own story of Sri Lankan excellence

Kamindu Mendis sets Bradman-type numbers in his early Test career to expose disrespectful talk of England’s future plans

The Guardian - UK

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Joe Root steers nervy England to victory in first Test against Sri Lanka

Joe Root’s unbeaten 62 ensured England wrapped up victory in the first Test against Sri Lanka

The Guardian - UK

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

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 stretch lead as England search for a breakthrough without Mark Wood

The tourists reached 291 for six at lunch, an increasingly handy lead of 169.

The Independent UK

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England beat Sri Lanka by five wickets to triumph in first Test – as it happened

Joe Root anchors the fourth innings run chase as England seal opening Test win against Sri Lanka

The Guardian - UK

England’s Mark Wood to miss day four against Sri Lanka due to thigh injury

Wood left the field just two balls into his 11th over on Friday evening and, after being assessed by medical staff, has been advised to rest.

The Independent UK

Bell backs Smith to be ‘world-class’ performer after first England century

‘He showed his class,’ said Sri Lanka’s batting coach after England’s Jamie Smith reached 111 on day three of first Test with Sri Lanka

The Guardian - 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

Angelo Mathews regains some pride after Sri Lanka caught cold by England

Angelo Mathews couldn’t reproduce his come-from-behind century from 10 years ago, but at least showed some steel after tourists’ poor start

The Guardian - 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

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The Independent UK

Jamie Smith hits maiden ton before seamers strike as England dominate Sri Lanka

Smith made 111 for his first international hundred.

The Independent UK

Memorable morning for Jamie Smith as England assume complete control

Smith was able to make his first Test century.

The Independent UK

Jamie Smith’s maiden Test ton puts England in control against Sri Lanka

England were dismissed shortly before lunch for 358, boasting a sizeable lead of 122.

Dynamite News

A look at highest score by men's Test debutant batting at No. 9

Sri Lanka debutant Milan Rathnayake broke a 41-year-old Test record by putting up the highest score by a batter at the number 9 spot against England in Manchester. Read further on Dynamite News:

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The Guardian - UK

Smith’s white-ball chances talked up after impressing for England in first Test

Jamie Smith may line up for England’s white-ball team against Australia next month after the keeper impressed in the longest format against Sri Lanka

Evening Standard

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

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.

The Guardian - UK

Jamie Smith eases England into lead against Sri Lanka on rain-hit day

A fine unbeaten 72 from wicketkeeper-batter Jamie Smith meant England ended day two with a first innings lead of 23 runs and four wickets remaining

The Independent UK

Harry Brook keeps England in control against Sri Lanka

Brook’s 53 not out allowed England to reach 176 for four after an extended afternoon session – trailing by 60 runs at tea on day two.

Evening Standard

England vs Sri Lanka: Rain delays start day two of First Test at Old Trafford

Sam Curran makes return to red-ball action for Surrey

The Guardian - UK

England v Sri Lanka: first men’s Test match, day two – as it happened

England left with a 23-run lead and four wickets remaining as gloom cuts short play on day two

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