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South Africa build 221-run lead in crucial second Test against Sri Lanka

NEW DELHI: Dane Paterson delivered his finest bowling performance with figures of 5-71, whilst Temba Bavuma remained not out on 48 as South Africa reached 191 for three in their second innings on Saturday at St George's Park in Gqeberha, establishing a 221-run advantage.

The Times of India

'Oh! that's broken': Kagiso Rabada's bat shattered by Lahiru Kumara's fiery delivery - Watch

Day two of the second Test between South Africa and Sri Lanka at St George's Park, Gqeberha, delivered a dramatic moment when Sri Lankan pacer Lahiru Kumara broke Kagiso Rabada's bat with a searing delivery.

The Times of India

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

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England vs Sri Lanka: Ollie Pope back at bustling best in disrupted day at The Oval

Players taken off for for almost three hours due to debatable ‘bad light’

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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

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

Joe Root surpasses Sir Alastair Cook’s England Test hundreds record

Root’s 34th Test ton gave him the England record outright.

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England remain on top against Sri Lanka despite another low score for Ollie Pope

Pope made it to double figures for the first time in four innings but was caught on the boundary for 17.

The Independent UK

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

Michael Vaughan takes a dig comparing Virat Kohli and Joe Root's Test record

NEW DELHI: Joe Root achieved a significant milestone during the first day of the second Test against Sri Lanka at Lord's, equaling Alastair Cook's England record of 33 Test centuries. Despite a nervous moment on 99, Root elegantly guided Lahiru Kumara for a boundary to reach his hundred off 162…

The Times of India

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

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The Independent UK

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

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.

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

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Sri Lanka close on victory in second Bangladesh Test

NEW DELHI: Prabath Jayasuriya, Lahiru Kumara, and Kamindu Mendis showcased their prowess by claiming two wickets each, propelling Sri Lanka towards yet another commanding victory in the second and final Test match on Tuesday.

The Times of India

Sri Lanka on top in second Bangladesh Test despite batting blues

NEW DELHI: Asitha Fernando showcased an impressive performance, claiming figures of 4-34 as Sri Lanka bowled out Bangladesh for 178 in the second Test in Chittagong, securing a substantial lead of 353 runs in the first innings.

The Hindu

Sri Lanka holds 476-run lead over Bangladesh at stumps on Day 2 of 2nd Test

Sri Lanka dominates Bangladesh in cricket Test, posting 531 runs; Bangladesh trails by 476 runs at stumps.

The Hindu

Concussion sub Tanzid guides Bangladesh to series-clinching win over Sri Lanka in 3rd ODI

Tanzid Hasan's brilliant innings helps Bangladesh secure ODI series win against Sri Lanka in Chattogram.

The Times of India

ICC World Cup: Lahiru Kumara injured, Sri Lanka bring in Dushmantha Chameera

PUNE: Right-arm pacer and hero in Sri Lanka’s win against England, Lahiru Kumara, has been ruled out of the remaining matches of the World Cup due to a left thigh muscle injury sustained during their training on Saturday in Pune, informed an ICC release.

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AFG vs SL, ODI World Cup: When and where to watch, date, time, live telecast, live streaming, predicted playing XIs, venue

NEW DELHI: Sri Lanka are set to take on a spirited Afghanistan in a high-stakes battle for survival in the World Cup, and while the island nation has been emboldened by back-to-back wins, they face a daunting challenge with the absence of their lead pacer, Lahiru Kumara. Kumara was ruled…

The Times of India

World Cup: Lahiru Kumara blow for Sri Lanka ahead of must-win clash against Afghanistan

NEW DELHI: Pacer Lahiru Kumara was on Sunday ruled out of the remainder of the World Cup with a left thigh muscle injury dealing a big blow to Sri Lanka ahead of their must-win match against Afghanistan in Pune on Monday.

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