Jos Buttler scored his 12th Test fifty
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Sri Lanka lost four quick wickets after they were set 327 to win on the third day in Colombo, courtesy of England batsman Jos Buttler’s brilliant knock of 64.
Adil Rashid finished with figures of 5-49 off 13.5 overs
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England claimed a 99-run lead on the second day in Colombo after Adil Rashid ripped through Sri Lanka’s batting line-up with a five-wicket haul.
Jonny Bairstow soaks in the moment after scoring his sixth Test century
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England batsman Jonny Bairstow enjoyed a successful Test return as he scored a brilliant 110 on the opening day of the third Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo.
Jack Leach finished with career-best figures of 5-83 off 28 overs
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England spinner Jack Leach completed his maiden five-wicket haul to not only lead his side to a 57-run win over Sri Lanka on the final day in Kandy, but also hand them an unassailable 2-0 series lead.
Jack Leach ended the day with figures of 4-73 off 23.2 overs
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Jack Leach took a four-wicket haul to leave England three wickets away from victory heading into the final day of the second Test against Sri Lanka in Kandy.
Joe Root celebrates after scoring his 15th Test century
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England captain Joe Root led by example on the third day in Kandy as he scored a brilliant 124 to give his side a 278-run lead over Sri Lanka.
Roshen Silva scored his fourth Test fifty
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Roshen Silva scored a crucial 85, which gave Sri Lanka a 46-run lead over England on the second day of the second Test in Kandy.
Sam Curran scored his third Test fifty
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Sam Curran and Jos Buttler rescued England with knocks of 64 and 63 respectively after Sri Lanka left the tourists in a spot of bother on the first day of the second Test in Kandy.
Brian Lara: “England [are] a very strong team”
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Legendary West Indies batsman Brian Lara believes that England and India will be going up against each other in the final of the 2019 World Cup, which will be held in England and Wales.
Dinesh Chandimal has been ruled out of the second Test against England in Kandy
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Sri Lanka have been dealt a massive blow as captain Dinesh Chandimal has been sidelined for the second Test against England in Kandy with a groin injury.
