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1st Test: Jamie Smith, Harry Brook drive England into lead against Sri Lanka

NEW DELHI: Jamie Smith's unbeaten 72 helped England secure a slim first-innings lead against Sri Lanka in the opening Test at Old Trafford on Thursday, despite the second day being curtailed by poor light and rain. England reached 259-6, a lead of 23 runs, in response to Sri Lanka's 236.

The Times of India

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 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.

The Independent UK

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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

Evening Standard

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

The Guardian - UK

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.

International Business Times

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

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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

England settle for quick-fix despite Ashes talk ahead of Sri Lanka Test

England appear to have stopped looking for a replacement for Ben Stokes - at least in the short-term

Evening Standard

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

Sri Lanka recovered from 6-3 to post 236 at Old Trafford before England reached 22-0 when bad light stopped play

The Guardian - UK

Ollie Pope will strike different tone as leader but continuity is key

England’s stand-in Test captain has a weakened team under him for the first Test against Sri Lanka

The Guardian - UK

How to watch England vs Sri Lanka and live stream 1st Test online or on TV, hosts just ahead going into Day 4

Here's how you can watch England vs Sri Lanka 1st Test online, ready for when it takes place from Wednesday, August 21 to Sunday, August 25.

WhatToWatch

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

Dan Lawrence’s journey from cricket-mad kid to England’s new Test opener

The batter’s former youth coach is in no doubt that Lawrence has the dedication and self-belief to succeed

The Guardian - UK

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Evening Standard

England vs Sri Lanka: Ollie Pope must seize chance to silence critics in Ben Stokes' absence

Stand-in skipper to helm First Test at Old Trafford

Evening Standard

Dan Lawrence addresses England opener concerns after Test exile ends with recall vs Sri Lanka

Shift up the order no issue for batter who says he’s now in “much better” nick

The Guardian - UK

Sri Lanka’s Test return to England has gone under the radar but is long overdue

Tourists are not the force of old but Dan Lawrence’s technique will be tested as an opener at Old Trafford

The Times of India

Ben Stokes's absence adds extra edge to England-Sri Lanka Test series

England will commence the first Test against Sri Lanka at Old Trafford on Wednesday, with several players aiming to make an impact following the absence of captain Ben Stokes due to an injury.

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International Business Times

Stokes Absence Adds Extra Edge To England-Sri Lanka Series

England head into the first Test against Sri Lanka at Old Trafford starting Wednesday with several players given a chance to prove a point after captain Ben Stokes's series-ending injury.

The Guardian - UK

Matthew Potts to face Sri Lanka as part of five-man England bowling attack

Matthew Potts will form part of a five-man England bowling attack in the opening Test against Sri Lanka, with Harry Brook promoted to vice-captain

The Independent UK

Matthew Potts named in England’s team for first Sri Lanka Test

Matthew Potts and Dan Lawrence have been named in England’s Test team against Sri Lanka

Evening Standard

Dan Lawrence confident he fits the mould for England as team to play Sri Lanka confirmed

Ollie Pope to captain side as Ben Stokes ruled out due to injury

The Independent UK

Dan Lawrence confident his approach will suit new role as England opener

Lawrence will open with Ben Duckett in the absence of the injured Zak Crawley.

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The Independent UK

Hat-trick, five-fer and fifty – Sam Curran stars as Invincibles crush Spirit

Victory moved Invincibles to the top of the table with three wins from four.

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