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Joe Root hits century before the rain to tighten England’s grip on first Test – The Guardian
The England captain Joe Root racked up a brilliant unbeaten century and debutant Dan Lawrence announced himself in style as the tourists strengthened their iron…
The second day in Galle was not much fun for Sri Lankas close fielders. Joe Root swept and swept and swept again, leaving bodies bruised and driving home Englands dominance amid a timely reminder of his own enduring class.
When New Zealands Kane Williamson recently rose to No 1 in the Test batting rankings, Roots name barely cropped up in the resulting chatter following his first year in international cricket without a century and a troubling slide out of the top 10.
Expect this to change following…
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