RARE PHOTOS: 16 | Vintage Vibes

Ollie Pope fails again with bat but shows he has mindset to be selfless leader

England’s stand-in skipper Ollie Pope is still battling to prove he can combine his own batting with the pressures of captaincy

The Guardian - UK · Aug 31, 2024

Joe Root hits record-breaking century to put England on verge of series victory

Joe Root hit his 34th Test century to beat Alastair Cook’s record and put England on the verge of a series victory over Sri Lanka

The Guardian - UK · Aug 31, 2024

England vs Sri Lanka: Joe Root hits record 34th Test century as series victory beckons

Former captain surpasses Sir Alastair Cook as he registers hundreds in both innings of a Test match for the first time at Lord’s

Evening Standard · Aug 31, 2024

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 · Aug 30, 2024

2nd Test: Joe Root dedicates England record-equalling hundred against Sri Lanka to Graham Thorpe

NEW DELHI: After hitting a historic 33rd Test century at Lord's on Thursday against Sri Lanka, Joe Root gave an emotional homage to the late Graham Thorpe, citing the influence of his former mentor as a major factor in his achievements.

The Times of India · Aug 30, 2024

Emotional Joe Root dedicates his century to ‘good friend’ Graham Thorpe

Emotional Joe Root dedicates his record-equalling century for England to Graham Thorpe after scoring 143 runs against Sri Lanka

The Guardian - UK · Aug 29, 2024

Joe Root pays tribute to Graham Thorpe after scoring record England century

Root equalled Sir Alastair Cook’s record for the most Test centuries by an England batter.

The Independent UK · Aug 29, 2024

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

The Guardian - UK · Aug 29, 2024

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 · Aug 29, 2024

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 · Aug 29, 2024