Joe Root drops anchor as England go 1-0 up over spirited Sri Lanka
Key stand between Kamindu and Chandimal threatened to turn tables on engrossing fourth day
Key stand between Kamindu and Chandimal threatened to turn tables on engrossing fourth day
Controversial ball-change helps England to exert dominance after stiff Sri Lanka resistance
England indebted to rookie as Sri Lanka's bowlers probe away on rain-truncated day
Sri Lanka captain and debutant revive team from early collapse, but England unbeaten at close
Babar Azam drops six places to be ranked ninth among Test batters
Caretaker's challenge should not be under-estimated, especially against dogged opponents
Olly Stone could be beneficiary for second Test, after Durham quick pulls up during 11th over
Leicestershire left-arm seamer named as replacement, with Stone likely to take place in team
Maiden Test century follows hot on heels of 95 against West Indies, with more still to come
Decision to grant home side a replacement during Sri Lanka's second innings tips balance
Wicketkeeper puts rare first-day blemish behind him to score his third fifty in five Test innings
His Old Trafford hundred is just the biggest announcement of his all-round talent
In Test cricket's conventional world, it's unwise to ignore an unconventional Sri Lankan
That bulk of Dhananjaya de Silva's 74 came with three different partners is testament to his chilled demeanour
Fast bowler had previously indicated he would be unlikely to play another away Test after modest record
Praise for Pope captaincy as team overcomes Sri Lanka challenge to win with day to spare
Opening the batting may not be ideal berth, but after 17 Tests on sidelines, any role will suffice
Minute's applause and black armbands will commemorate batter who took own life this month
Visitors name three-seamer line-up in anticipation of showery weather in Manchester
Deputy unafraid to seek counsel as he prepares to lead England in three-Test series
England stand-in preparing to "do things my way" while still following Ben Stokes' lead
England confirm XI for Wednesday's first Test against Sri Lanka, with Stokes absent through injury
Sri Lanka haven't beaten England in a Test since 2014 but hope to exploit hosts' disruption