Even after the fall of Lawrence's wicket, Root remained unfettered in his approach. After already having gone past Kevin Pietersen's record for the highest score by an English batsman in Sri Lanka - at 151 - he marched on to 168* at Tea, not slowing down even towards the end of the session. He too got a life when his sweep hit Kusal Mendis straight on the body in the last over before Tea. … [Read more...] about Lawrence falls but England extend dominance
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Root ton headlines England’s dominant day
Root got a reprieve early in the day when the on-field umpire adjudged him not out for a legbefore appeal. Sri Lanka took the review but couldn't overturn the decision which concluded on umpire's call. He went on to make the most of the opportunity and through a resilient display in the first session marched on to 99 at Lunch. He advantage of the deliveries pitched short and comfortably played his cuts and pulls off the backfoot. … [Read more...] about Root ton headlines England’s dominant day
Root dominates Sri Lanka as England tighten grip
A remodelled Test side designed to bat time at the top of the order with the likes of Dom Sibley, Zak Crawley and Rory Burns now has another option in the engine room to make the purists purr. Ollie Pope knows he must hit the ground running on his expected return from shoulder surgery in India. … [Read more...] about Root dominates Sri Lanka as England tighten grip
