Mathews: Sri Lanka keep pushing for more Test cricket
Angelo Mathews looks forward to Sri Lanka's first Test since April, and the "huge challenge" of touring England
21/08Result
1st Test, Sri Lanka tour of England at Manchester, Aug 21-24 2024
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![Sri Lanka]( "Sri Lanka")
236 & 326 -
![England]( "England")
358 & 205/5 (57.2 ov)
Player of the Match
21/08Result
1st Test, Sri Lanka tour of England at Manchester, Aug 21-24 2024
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![Sri Lanka]( "Sri Lanka")
236 & 326 -
![England]( "England")
358 & 205/5 (57.2 ov)
Player of the Match
Dan Lawrence: Ollie Pope doesn't need to try to be Ben Stokes
Makeshift opener looks forward to making his Test comeback, under Surrey team-mate's stand-in captaincy
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Ollie Pope passes first captaincy test, though his own returns beg to differ
Caretaker's challenge should not be under-estimated, especially against dogged opponents
Joe Root proud of England's adaptability as he channels his 'inner Hussain'
Praise for Pope captaincy as team overcomes Sri Lanka challenge to win with day to spare
