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HISTORICAL FACTS: 12 | History Defined

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

Gus Atkinson left feeling ‘very surreal’ after latest England heroics at Lord’s

Atkinson bludgeoned 14 fours and four sixes en route to the sixth quickest ton at Lord’s off 103 balls.

The Independent UK

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Nerves, what nerves? Gus Atkinson eases to a place in Lord’s history

Bowler’s remarkable hundred puts him on all three honours boards at the home of cricket after just two games, quicker even than Ian Botham

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

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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

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

Atkinson hit a swashbuckling 118 off 115 deliveries.

The Independent UK

Gus Atkinson makes history in triple-feat summer at Lord’s

Gus Atkinson ensured his name would be on three honours boards at Lord’s after his maiden Test summer

The Independent 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

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

The Guardian - UK

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

Evening Standard

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

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The Guardian - UK

Ollie Pope believes ‘brutal changes’ at the top are taking England forward

England’s Ollie Pope has said Brendon McCullum’s decisions to move on from Jimmy Anderson and Jonny Bairstow ‘take the team to a better place’

The Independent UK

England leave out two senior players as side enter new white-ball era

The experienced duo will not feature against Australia

Evening Standard

Jonny Bairstow and Mooen Ali dropped as England enter new white-ball era

Fresh cycle to begin under interim boss Marcus Trescothick

The Times of India

'He's a greedy ... ': England captain Ollie Pope's big comment on Joe Root

NEW DELHI: After England's five-wicket victory over Sri Lanka, captain Ollie Pope praised batters Joe Root and Jamie Smith for their match-winning performances, calling Root a "greedy Yorkshire man" for his insatiable hunger for runs.

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The Guardian - UK

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

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 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 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 Independent 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 Guardian - UK

Jamie Smith takes century in his stride and marches on to bigger things

The England wicketkeeper’s astonishing introduction to Test cricket gathered pace with a maiden century that never looked in doubt

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