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UNCOVERED: 2 | History Defined

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

England collapse before Jamie Smith launches thrilling counter-attack

The hosts were 82 for seven against Sri Lanka but the wicketkeeper’s 67 off 50 balls kept them in the game.

The Independent UK

Ollie Pope finds form to punish Sri Lanka and put England in driving seat

Ollie Pope hit an unbeaten 103 as England ended an interrupted opening day of the third Test against Sri Lanka on 221-3

The Guardian - UK

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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.

The Independent UK

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

England vs Sri Lanka: Dan Lawrence struggles continue to place Test future in jeopardy

It’s been a successful summer of experimentation for England, but the lack of viable opening alternatives is a key concern ahead of next year’s Ashes

Evening Standard

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Dan Lawrence out cheaply again but Ben Duckett shines for England at gloomy Oval

Lawrence made just five runs as England reached lunch on 76 for one in the third Test against Sri Lanka

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

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

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

Evening Standard

England close in on series victory over Sri Lanka

England needed three more wickets to wrap up victory at tea on day four at Lord’s.

The Independent 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

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

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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

England face an Ollie Pope dilemma – should they stick or twist?

Ollie Pope has only scored 13 runs in his three innings as England stand-in captain

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.

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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

Evening Standard

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

The Independent 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 Times of India

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 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 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.

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