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England vs Sri Lanka Live Score: England score after 88 overs is 358/7

• 11:03 PM IST, Aug 29 England at 358/7 after 88 overs
• 11:00 PM IST, Aug 29 Gus Atkinson smashed a Four on Asitha Fernando bowling . England at 357/7 after 87.1 overs
• 10:59 PM IST, Aug 29 England at 353/7 after 87 overs
• 10:56 PM IST, Aug 29 England at 351/7 after 86 overs
• 10:55 PM IST, Aug 29 Matthew Potts smashed a Four on Asitha Fernando bowling . England at 348/7 after 85.3 overs
• 10:51 PM IST, Aug 29 Gus Atkinson smashed a Six on Lahiru Kumara bowling . England at 342/7 after 84.5 overs
• 10:51 PM IST, Aug 29 Gus Atkinson smashed a Four on Lahiru Kumara bowling . England at 336/7 after 84.3 overs
• 10:46 PM IST, Aug 29 England at 332/7 after 84 overs
• 10:42 PM IST, Aug 29 England at 331/7 after 83 overs
• 10:42 PM IST, Aug 29 Matthew Potts smashed a Four on Lahiru Kumara bowling . England at 331/7 after 82.5 overs
• 10:40 PM IST, Aug 29 Matthew Potts smashed a Four on Lahiru Kumara bowling . England at 327/7 after 82.4 overs
• 10:36 PM IST, Aug 29 England at 322/7 after 82 overs
• 10:33 PM IST, Aug 29 Matthew Potts smashed a Four on Asitha Fernando bowling . England at 320/7 after 81.1 overs
• 10:32 PM IST, Aug 29 England at 316/7 after 81 overs
• 10:27 PM IST, Aug 29 England at 315/7 after 80 overs
• 10:27 PM IST, Aug 29 Gus Atkinson smashed a Four on Milan Rathnayake bowling . England at 315/7 after 79.5 overs
• 10:23 PM IST, Aug 29 England at 309/7 after 79 overs
• 10:19 PM IST, Aug 29 England at 308/7 after 78 overs
• 10:17 PM IST, Aug 29 It’s a Wicket. Joe Root is out and England at 308/7 after 77.3 overs
• 10:12 PM IST, Aug 29 England at 308/6 after 77 overs
• 10:09 PM IST, Aug 29 England at 306/6 after 76 overs
• 10:05 PM IST, Aug 29 England at 302/6 after 75 overs
• 10:04 PM IST, Aug 29 England at 297/6 after 74 overs
• 10:04 PM IST, Aug 29 Gus Atkinson smashed a Six on Kamindu Mendis bowling . England at 297/6 after 73.6 overs
• 9:57 PM IST, Aug 29 England at 287/6 after 73 overs
• 9:55 PM IST, Aug 29 Joe Root smashed a Four on Milan Rathnayake bowling . England at 287/6 after 72.2 overs
• 9:53 PM IST, Aug 29 England at 283/6 after 72 overs
• 9:51 PM IST, Aug 29 Joe Root smashed a Four on Kamindu Mendis bowling . England at 282/6 after 71.1 overs
• 9:45 PM IST, Aug 29 England at 278/6 after 71 overs
• 9:41 PM IST, Aug 29 England at 277/6 after 70 overs
• 9:40 PM IST, Aug 29 Joe Root smashed a Four on Kamindu Mendis bowling . England at 274/6 after 69.4 overs
• 9:39 PM IST, Aug 29 Joe Root smashed a Four on Kamindu Mendis bowling . England at 268/6 after 69.2 overs
• 9:37 PM IST, Aug 29 England at 264/6 after 69 overs
• 9:36 PM IST, Aug 29 Gus Atkinson smashed a Four on Asitha Fernando bowling . England at 264/6 after 68.3 overs
• 9:33 PM IST, Aug 29 England at 258/6 after 68 overs
• 9:33 PM IST, Aug 29 Joe Root smashed a Four on Milan Rathnayake bowling . England at 258/6 after 67.6 overs
• 9:27 PM IST, Aug 29 England at 253/6 after 67 overs
• 9:22 PM IST, Aug 29 England at 247/6 after 66 overs
• 9:22 PM IST, Aug 29 Gus Atkinson smashed a Six on Prabath Jayasuriya bowling . England at 247/6 after 65.4 overs
• 9:19 PM IST, Aug 29 England at 238/6 after 65 overs
• 9:17 PM IST, Aug 29 Gus Atkinson smashed a Four on Asitha Fernando bowling . England at 238/6 after 64.3 overs
• 9:15 PM IST, Aug 29 England at 233/6 after 64 overs
• 9:15 PM IST, Aug 29 Gus Atkinson smashed a Six on Prabath Jayasuriya bowling . England at 233/6 after 63.4 overs
• 9:12 PM IST, Aug 29 England at 226/6 after 63 overs
• 9:10 PM IST, Aug 29 Joe Root smashed a Four on Lahiru Kumara bowling . England at 225/6 after 62.3 overs
• 9:07 PM IST, Aug 29 England at 220/6 after 62 overs
• 9:04 PM IST, Aug 29 England at 219/6 after 61 overs
• 8:59 PM IST, Aug 29 England at 219/6 after 60 overs
• 8:55 PM IST, Aug 29 England at 216/6 after 59 overs
• 8:55 PM IST, Aug 29 It’s a Wicket. Chris Woakes is out and England at 216/6 after 58.6 overs
• 8:52 PM IST, Aug 29 England at 215/5 after 58 overs
• 8:51 PM IST, Aug 29 Joe Root smashed a Four on Prabath Jayasuriya bowling . England at 214/5 after 57.2 overs
• 8:48 PM IST, Aug 29 England at 210/5 after 57 overs
• 8:43 PM IST, Aug 29 England at 209/5 after 56 overs
• 8:42 PM IST, Aug 29 Joe Root smashed a Four on Prabath Jayasuriya bowling . England at 206/5 after 55.1 overs
• 8:40 PM IST, Aug 29 England at 202/5 after 55 overs
• 8:35 PM IST, Aug 29 England at 201/5 after 54 overs
• 8:13 PM IST, Aug 29 England at 200/5 after 53 overs
• 8:09 PM IST, Aug 29 England at 197/5 after 52 overs
• 8:07 PM IST, Aug 29 Chris Woakes smashed a Four on Prabath Jayasuriya bowling . England at 197/5 after 51.1 overs
• 8:01 PM IST, Aug 29 England at 193/5 after 50 overs
• 7:56 PM IST, Aug 29 England at 192/5 after 49 overs
• 7:56 PM IST, Aug 29 It’s a Wicket. Jamie Smith is out and England at 192/5 after 48.6 overs
• 7:55 PM IST, Aug 29 Jamie Smith smashed a Four on Milan Rathnayake bowling . England at 192/4 after 48.5 overs
• 7:52 PM IST, Aug 29 England at 187/4 after 48 overs
• 7:50 PM IST, Aug 29 Joe Root smashed a Four on Prabath Jayasuriya bowling . England at 186/4 after 47.1 overs
• 7:48 PM IST, Aug 29 England at 182/4 after 47 overs
• 7:44 PM IST, Aug 29 England at 177/4 after 46 overs
• 7:41 PM IST, Aug 29 England at 177/4 after 45 overs
• 7:41 PM IST, Aug 29 Joe Root smashed a Four on Milan Rathnayake bowling . England at 177/4 after 44.6 overs
• 7:38 PM IST, Aug 29 Joe Root smashed a Four on Milan Rathnayake bowling . England at 173/4 after 44.2 overs
• 7:37 PM IST, Aug 29 England at 169/4 after 44 overs
• 7:37 PM IST, Aug 29 Jamie Smith smashed a Four on Prabath Jayasuriya bowling . England at 169/4 after 43.6 overs
• 7:33 PM IST, Aug 29 England at 165/4 after 43 overs
• 7:30 PM IST, Aug 29 Joe Root smashed a Four on Milan Rathnayake bowling . England at 165/4 after 42.1 overs
• 7:28 PM IST, Aug 29 England at 161/4 after 42 overs
• 7:27 PM IST, Aug 29 Jamie Smith smashed a Four on Prabath Jayasuriya bowling . England at 161/4 after 41.3 overs
• 7:25 PM IST, Aug 29 England at 156/4 after 41 overs
• 7:20 PM IST, Aug 29 England at 155/4 after 40 overs
• 7:18 PM IST, Aug 29 England at 152/4 after 39 overs
• 7:10 PM IST, Aug 29 England at 147/4 after 38 overs
• 7:07 PM IST, Aug 29 England at 146/4 after 37 overs
• 7:03 PM IST, Aug 29 England at 145/4 after 36 overs
• 7:00 PM IST, Aug 29 England at 144/4 after 35 overs
• 7:00 PM IST, Aug 29 Joe Root smashed a Four on Asitha Fernando bowling . England at 143/4 after 34.5 overs
• 6:55 PM IST, Aug 29 England at 138/4 after 34 overs
• 6:52 PM IST, Aug 29 England at 136/4 after 33 overs
• 6:52 PM IST, Aug 29 Jamie Smith smashed a Four on Asitha Fernando bowling . England at 136/4 after 32.5 overs
• 6:47 PM IST, Aug 29 England at 131/4 after 32 overs
• 6:45 PM IST, Aug 29 England at 131/4 after 31 overs
• 6:41 PM IST, Aug 29 It’s a Wicket. Harry Brook is out and England at 130/4 after 30.5 overs
• 6:37 PM IST, Aug 29 England at 128/3 after 30 overs
• 6:37 PM IST, Aug 29 Joe Root smashed a Four on Prabath Jayasuriya bowling . England at 128/3 after 29.4 overs
• 6:34 PM IST, Aug 29 England at 124/3 after 29 overs
• 6:34 PM IST, Aug 29 Harry Brook smashed a Four on Lahiru Kumara bowling . England at 124/3 after 28.5 overs
• 6:33 PM IST, Aug 29 Harry Brook smashed a Four on Lahiru Kumara bowling . England at 120/3 after 28.3 overs
• 6:30 PM IST, Aug 29 England at 115/3 after 28 overs
• 6:27 PM IST, Aug 29 England at 114/3 after 27 overs
• 6:22 PM IST, Aug 29 England at 110/3 after 26 overs
• 6:22 PM IST, Aug 29 Harry Brook smashed a Four on Milan Rathnayake bowling . England at 109/3 after 25.5 overs
• 6:21 PM IST, Aug 29 Harry Brook smashed a Four on Milan Rathnayake bowling . England at 105/3 after 25.2 overs
• 6:18 PM IST, Aug 29 England at 99/3 after 25 overs
• 5:33 PM IST, Aug 29 England at 97/3 after 24 overs
• 5:29 PM IST, Aug 29 England at 97/3 after 23 overs
• 5:25 PM IST, Aug 29 England at 94/3 after 22 overs
• 5:20 PM IST, Aug 29 England at 91/3 after 21 overs
• 5:18 PM IST, Aug 29 Joe Root smashed a Four on Lahiru Kumara bowling . England at 91/3 after 20.3 overs
• 5:16 PM IST, Aug 29 Harry Brook smashed a Four on Milan Rathnayake bowling . England at 87/3 after 19.6 overs
• 5:11 PM IST, Aug 29 England at 83/3 after 19 overs
• 5:09 PM IST, Aug 29 It’s a Wicket. Ben Duckett is out and England at 82/3 after 18.4 overs
• 5:08 PM IST, Aug 29 Joe Root smashed a Four on Prabath Jayasuriya bowling . England at 81/2 after 18.2 overs
• 5:04 PM IST, Aug 29 England at 76/2 after 18 overs
• 4:59 PM IST, Aug 29 England at 73/2 after 17 overs
• 4:55 PM IST, Aug 29 England at 71/2 after 16 overs
• 4:51 PM IST, Aug 29 England at 68/2 after 15 overs
• 4:45 PM IST, Aug 29 England at 67/2 after 14 overs
• 4:43 PM IST, Aug 29 England at 65/2 after 13 overs
• 4:43 PM IST, Aug 29 Ben Duckett smashed a Four on Lahiru Kumara bowling . England at 64/2 after 12.5 overs
• 4:32 PM IST, Aug 29 England at 58/2 after 12 overs
• 4:27 PM IST, Aug 29 England at 54/2 after 11 overs
• 4:26 PM IST, Aug 29 Joe Root smashed a Four on Lahiru Kumara bowling . England at 53/2 after 10.5 overs
• 4:22 PM IST, Aug 29 England at 46/2 after 10 overs
• 4:22 PM IST, Aug 29 Joe Root smashed a Four on Asitha Fernando bowling . England at 46/2 after 9.3 overs
• 4:19 PM IST, Aug 29 It’s a Wicket. Ollie Pope is out and England at 42/2 after 9.2 overs
• 4:16 PM IST, Aug 29 England at 39/1 after 9 overs
• 4:11 PM IST, Aug 29 England at 39/1 after 8 overs
• 4:10 PM IST, Aug 29 Ben Duckett smashed a Four on Milan Rathnayake bowling . England at 37/1 after 7.2 overs
• 4:07 PM IST, Aug 29 England at 33/1 after 7 overs
• 4:05 PM IST, Aug 29 It’s a Wicket. Dan Lawrence is out and England at 33/1 after 6.5 overs
• 4:01 PM IST, Aug 29 England at 30/0 after 6 overs
• 4:00 PM IST, Aug 29 Dan Lawrence smashed a Four on Milan Rathnayake bowling . England at 30/0 after 5.4 overs
• 3:56 PM IST, Aug 29 England at 23/0 after 5 overs
• 3:54 PM IST, Aug 29 Dan Lawrence smashed a Four on Asitha Fernando bowling . England at 23/0 after 4.2 overs
• 3:51 PM IST, Aug 29 England at 19/0 after 4 overs
• 3:48 PM IST, Aug 29 Dan Lawrence smashed a Four on Milan Rathnayake bowling . England at 18/0 after 3.1 overs
• 3:47 PM IST, Aug 29 England at 14/0 after 3 overs
• 3:47 PM IST, Aug 29 Ben Duckett smashed a Four on Asitha Fernando bowling . England at 14/0 after 2.5 overs
• 3:44 PM IST, Aug 29 Ben Duckett smashed a Four on Asitha Fernando bowling . England at 10/0 after 2.2 overs
• 3:43 PM IST, Aug 29 Ben Duckett smashed a Four on Asitha Fernando bowling . England at 6/0 after 2.1 overs
• 3:40 PM IST, Aug 29 England at 2/0 after 2 overs
• 3:36 PM IST, Aug 29 England at 1/0 after 1 overs
• 3:03 PM IST, Aug 29 England Playing XI
• 3:03 PM IST, Aug 29 Sri Lanka Playing XI
• 3:03 PM IST, Aug 29 Toss Update
• 2:34 PM IST, Aug 29 Welcome to the live coverage of 2nd Test (Day1) of Sri Lanka tour of England, 2024

England vs Sri Lanka Live Score: England are batting first in the 2nd Test

• England 53/2 in 10.5 overs
• Drinks: England 58/2 in 12.0 overs
• Referral 1 (14.3 ovs): SL against J Root (LBW) Unsuccessful (ENG:3, SL:3) (Retained)
• Lunch: England 97/3 in 24.0 overs
• England 101/3 in 25.1 overs
• Referral 2 (30.5 ovs): H Brook against SL (LBW) Unsuccessful (ENG:3, SL:3) (Retained)
• Drinks: England 147/4 in 38.0 overs
• J Root 33rd test Fifty: 51 runs in 84 balls (6x4) (0x6)
• England 152/4 in 38.3 overs
• England 200/5 in 52.2 overs
• Tea: England 200/5 in 53.0 overs
• J Root 33rd test hundred: 103 runs in 162 balls (13x4) (0x6)
• England 250/6 in 66.2 overs
• Drinks: England 278/6 in 71.0 overs
• England 301/6 in 74.4 overs
• G Atkinson maiden test fifty: 52 runs in 61 balls (3x4) (3x6)
• New ball taken: England 315/7 in 80.1 overs
• England 351/7 in 85.5 overs

England vs Sri Lanka Live Score: England at 358/7 after 88 overs

England vs Sri Lanka Live Score: England Matthew Potts 20 (33) Gus Atkinson 74 (81) Sri Lanka Asitha Fernando 2/84 (19)

England vs Sri Lanka Live Score: Gus Atkinson smashed a Four on Asitha Fernando bowling . England at 357/7 after 87.1 overs

England vs Sri Lanka Live Score: FOUR! Pulled away! Goes short and on middle. This is pulled hard through mid-wicket. It races away to the fence.

England vs Sri Lanka Live Score: England at 353/7 after 87 overs

England vs Sri Lanka Live Score: England Matthew Potts 20 (30) Gus Atkinson 69 (78) Sri Lanka Prabath Jayasuriya 1/81 (25)

England vs Sri Lanka Live Score: England at 351/7 after 86 overs

England vs Sri Lanka Live Score: England Gus Atkinson 68 (76) Matthew Potts 19 (26) Sri Lanka Asitha Fernando 2/79 (18)

England vs Sri Lanka Live Score: Matthew Potts smashed a Four on Asitha Fernando bowling . England at 348/7 after 85.3 overs

England vs Sri Lanka Live Score: FOUR! Cut away! Short and asking to be hit. Potts hammers it past point and this races away.

England vs Sri Lanka Live Score: Gus Atkinson smashed a Six on Lahiru Kumara bowling . England at 342/7 after 84.5 overs

England vs Sri Lanka Live Score: SIX! He has nailed that! Wow! Goes short and on middle. He hammers it over the square leg fence for a biggie.

England vs Sri Lanka Live Score: Gus Atkinson smashed a Four on Lahiru Kumara bowling . England at 336/7 after 84.3 overs

England vs Sri Lanka Live Score: FOUR! Brilliant form Atkinson again! What a knock this is! Length and on off. He drives it through covers. This one races away.

England vs Sri Lanka Live Score: England at 332/7 after 84 overs

England vs Sri Lanka Live Score: England Matthew Potts 14 (24) Gus Atkinson 55 (66) Sri Lanka Asitha Fernando 2/71 (17)

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England vs Sri Lanka Live Score: England at 331/7 after 83 overs

England vs Sri Lanka Live Score: England Matthew Potts 14 (19) Gus Atkinson 54 (65) Sri Lanka Lahiru Kumara 2/65 (19)

England vs Sri Lanka Live Score: Matthew Potts smashed a Four on Lahiru Kumara bowling . England at 331/7 after 82.5 overs

England vs Sri Lanka Live Score: FOUR! TWO IN TWO! A proper shot now! Short of a length and on middle, Matthew Potts stands tall, gets on top of it and swats it over mid on for another boundary.

England vs Sri Lanka Live Score: Matthew Potts smashed a Four on Lahiru Kumara bowling . England at 327/7 after 82.4 overs

England vs Sri Lanka Live Score: FOUR! A bit streaky!

England vs Sri Lanka Live Score: England at 322/7 after 82 overs

England vs Sri Lanka Live Score: England Matthew Potts 6 (14) Gus Atkinson 53 (64) Sri Lanka Asitha Fernando 2/70 (16)

England vs Sri Lanka Live Score: Matthew Potts smashed a Four on Asitha Fernando bowling . England at 320/7 after 81.1 overs

England vs Sri Lanka Live Score: FOUR! Uppish... but Matthew won't mind as it's in the gap!

England vs Sri Lanka Live Score: England at 316/7 after 81 overs

England vs Sri Lanka Live Score: England Matthew Potts 1 (10) Gus Atkinson 52 (62) Sri Lanka Lahiru Kumara 2/56 (18)

England vs Sri Lanka Live Score: England at 315/7 after 80 overs

England vs Sri Lanka Live Score: England Gus Atkinson 52 (62) Matthew Potts 0 (4) Sri Lanka Milan Rathnayake 2/80 (21)

England vs Sri Lanka Live Score: Gus Atkinson smashed a Four on Milan Rathnayake bowling . England at 315/7 after 79.5 overs

England vs Sri Lanka Live Score: FOUR! What a way to bring his maiden half-century! Absolutely outstanding from Gus!

England vs Sri Lanka Live Score: England at 309/7 after 79 overs

England vs Sri Lanka Live Score: England Matthew Potts 0 (4) Gus Atkinson 46 (56) Sri Lanka Prabath Jayasuriya 1/79 (24)

England vs Sri Lanka Live Score: England at 308/7 after 78 overs

England vs Sri Lanka Live Score: England Matthew Potts 0 (3) Gus Atkinson 45 (51) Sri Lanka Milan Rathnayake 2/74 (20)

England vs Sri Lanka Live Score: It’s a Wicket. Joe Root is out and England at 308/7 after 77.3 overs

England vs Sri Lanka Live Score: OUT! c Pathum Nissanka b Milan Rathnayake.

England vs Sri Lanka Live Score: England at 308/6 after 77 overs

England vs Sri Lanka Live Score: England Gus Atkinson 45 (51) Joe Root 143 (203) Sri Lanka Prabath Jayasuriya 1/78 (23)

England vs Sri Lanka Live Score: England at 306/6 after 76 overs

England vs Sri Lanka Live Score: England Joe Root 142 (202) Gus Atkinson 44 (46) Sri Lanka Milan Rathnayake 1/74 (19)

England vs Sri Lanka Live Score: England at 302/6 after 75 overs

England vs Sri Lanka Live Score: England Joe Root 139 (197) Gus Atkinson 43 (45) Sri Lanka Prabath Jayasuriya 1/76 (22)

England vs Sri Lanka Live Score: England at 297/6 after 74 overs

England vs Sri Lanka Live Score: England Gus Atkinson 40 (43) Joe Root 137 (193) Sri Lanka Kamindu Mendis 0/27 (3)

England vs Sri Lanka Live Score: Gus Atkinson smashed a Six on Kamindu Mendis bowling . England at 297/6 after 73.6 overs

England vs Sri Lanka Live Score: SIX! Into the crowd! On middle and the slog sweep is out. He nails it over the mid-wicket fence for a massive biggie. Top hit.

England vs Sri Lanka Live Score: England at 287/6 after 73 overs

England vs Sri Lanka Live Score: England Joe Root 137 (191) Gus Atkinson 31 (39) Sri Lanka Milan Rathnayake 1/70 (18)

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'Big breakthrough!' Brook falls lbw to Fernando

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Sri Lanka's Asitha Fernando makes a crucial breakthrough, trapping Harry Brook lbw for 33 on day one of the second Test at Lord's.

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Joe Root hits 33rd test century for England with 143 to punish Sri Lanka in second test at Lord's

England's Joe Root celebrates a century during day one of the second Test cricket match between England and Sri Lanka, at Lord's, in London, Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024. Credit: AP/John Walton

LONDON — Joe Root joined Alastair Cook on a record 33 test centuries for England by hitting 143 to anchor his team's recovery to 358-7 on Day 1 of the second test against Sri Lanka at Lord's on Thursday.

An injudicious scoop shot that brought an end to his latest exquisite innings at the home of cricket just before stumps was Root's only misjudgment on a day he became the active player with most test centuries, pulling clear of fellow superstars Steve Smith of Australia and Kane Williamson of New Zealand.

After 12 dot balls when on 99, Root opened the face of his bat and guided the ball for four between the slips and gully to bring up his record-tying sixth test hundred at Lord's and get his name on the honors board in the pavilion once again. He raised his right hand, removed his helmet, kissed the England badge on it and saluted the crowd before pointing to the sky.

In the all-time list of test centurions, only nine players have more than Cook — the former England opener and captain — and now Root, who helped England get out of a spot of bother in his 145th test match.

At one point, Sri Lanka — which won the toss and opted to bowl under a blue sky — had England at 130-4 and then 192-5 with only a long tail to dismiss.

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However, Gus Atkinson's 74 not out — for his maiden test fifty — shifted the momentum back the way of England, which won the first test in Manchester last week mainly thanks to Root's decisive 62 not out in the English chase for victory.

Five days later and again it was Root playing a starring role, the highlight being an elegant cover drive after he was into three figures that wowed the crowd at Lord's. He had started off on the right foot, clipping his first ball through square leg for four, and before long he went past fifty for the 97th time in tests. Only Sachin Tendulkar (119), Jacques Kallis (103), Ricky Ponting (103) and Rahul Dravid (99) have done so more times.

England's Joe Root bats during day one of the second Test cricket match between England and Sri Lanka, at Lord's, in London, Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024. Credit: AP/John Walton

“I’m in a very good place at the minute,” Root said. “I feel like I’m really enjoying everything. I've got a good balance of things. The game is fickle if you start looking too far ahead and plan too far ahead. You’ve just got to try to live in the now.”

It's a testament to the 33-year-old Root's drive and elite mentality that he walked off the field unhappy when his innings was over, shaking his head after attempting a ramp shot that caught the end of his bat and skied to point.

It didn't stop him getting a standing ovation.

Aside from his last shot, Root this summer has slightly reined in the bold and occasionally reckless approach he and his England teammates have adopted in this so-called “Bazball” era under coach Brendon McCullum and captain Ben Stokes.

Root looks all the better for it.

“The way the rest of the guys play, you can get caught up in it,” he said. "You want to get involved in it — it's so much fun watching these guys go about their business and be so aggressive and be so successful at it. You want to be a part of that.

“But the conditions have dictated us playing a certain way the last little while. Part of test batting is being able to manage that for long periods of time. I feel like throughout this year until now, I’ve been able to do that quite nicely.”

Earlier, Sri Lanka had prospered in glorious conditions, taking three wickets before lunch when England was its own worst enemy at times.

While probing bowling by recalled pacer Lahiru Kumara accounted for Dan Lawrence nicking behind for 9, stand-in captain Ollie Pope (1) and Ben Duckett (40) will feel an element of regret after choosing the wrong shot and getting themselves out.

Pope (1) got cramped up after opting to pull Asitha Fernando and misjudged his shot that looped up into the hands of Sri Lanka captain Dhananjaya de Silva running to square leg.

That made it 42-2, and it was 82-3 when Duckett (40) top-edged a reverse sweep off the fourth ball of spinner Prabath Jayasuriya’s first over and was caught near the boundary by Kumara.

Harry Brook (33) and Jamie Smith (21) were the batters to depart in the middle session before Root started to dominate and the Sri Lankan seam attack began to tire.

Matthew Potts (20 not out) was in the middle with Atkinson at stumps and their partnership was up to 50.

“We need to get him into golf because that swing is pure,” Root said of Atkinson. “Those guys at the end have put us in a good position going into Day 2.”

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Planning your first trip to Sri Lanka? Wondering how to make it truly unforgettable? Look no further than your own private driver.

While you’ve likely sorted out your accommodation and dining options, have you considered the impact a private driver can have on your entire vacation?

Your private driver isn’t just transportation; they’re your personal guide, ensuring safe and convenient travel throughout your journey. Plus, with insider knowledge and local expertise, they’ll provide invaluable travel tips and recommendations tailored to your interests.

Private drivers and tour guides for your holiday

Discover the advantages of exploring sri lanka with a local guide.

Seamless Transportation: With a local driver, navigating Sri Lanka becomes effortless. Say goodbye to the hassle of public transport and hello to comfortable and convenient travel.

Enhanced Exploration: A local driver opens doors to hidden gems and off-the-beaten-path attractions that you might miss on your own. Maximize your time and see more of Sri Lanka’s wonders with expert guidance.

Personalized Insights: Your local driver isn’t just a chauffeur; they’re your personal guide, providing insider knowledge about the country’s customs and must-see sights. Benefit from their expertise to make the most of your journey.

Avoid Overpaying: Traveling with a private driver means steering clear of intrusive salespeople and potential scams. Your driver acts as your ally, alerting you to overpriced offers and ensuring you get the best deals during your stay.

If you only need transport to and from the airport, it is also something you can book us for. Read more here: Airport Pick Up

Make your Sri Lankan getaway hassle-free with a private driver for seamless transport between hotels

Cost-Effective Accommodation: Opting for hotels outside city centers not only offers affordability but also tranquility. With a private driver, accessing these budget-friendly accommodations becomes effortless, keeping your overall expenses down.

Hassle-Free Travel: Say goodbye to lugging around heavy luggage in sweltering heat. Your private driver not only transports you between hotels but also assists with your baggage, ensuring a comfortable journey even in 32-degree weather.

Insider Recommendations: Rely on your local driver’s expertise to uncover hidden gems and top-notch accommodations that may not be easily found online. Benefit from their knowledge of the area to secure the best deals and experiences.

Value for Money: Investing in a private driver is more than just a convenience—it’s a smart investment in your vacation. Enjoy peace of mind knowing that you’re maximizing your time, minimizing stress, and making the most of your budget.

Meet the team behind Fernando Tours

Sunjeewa Fernando – Founder

As a licensed tour operator and guide with extensive experience, Fernando has honed his expertise in bird watching and wildlife spotting over the years.

Lal Antony – Tour Guide

Meet Lal Antony, a cherished member of our team, who has been a tour guide for nearly 20 years. Lal has been an integral part of Fernando Tours since its inception.

Known for his warmth and friendliness, Lal has a special knack for connecting with people. He has a natural affinity for children and our guests adore him, often returning for more adventures.

Speaking Sinhalese, English, and French, Lal ensures seamless communication and unforgettable experiences for our guests. Interestingly, Lal is also Shalini’s father and Fernando’s father-in-law, adding a delightful familial touch to our team.

Jagat Lal – Tour Guide

A true nature enthusiast, Jagat finds solace in the great outdoors and enjoys activities like climbing and staying active.

In addition to his fluent English and proficiency in Sinhalese, Jagat possesses a basic understanding of Arabic and is adept at using a few sign language gestures, allowing him to communicate effectively with deaf individuals.

Ravi – Tour Guide

Ravi possesses a keen interest in historical and cultural sites, making him the perfect companion for exploring Sri Lanka’s rich heritage.

With a gentle and caring temperament, Ravi ensures your comfort and safety throughout your journey. His skillful driving and attentive nature guarantee a pleasant and memorable experience for all our guests.

Nalin – Tour Guide

With a gift for storytelling, Nalin brings Sri Lankan history to life as he guides you through iconic sites like Sigiriya, Anuradhapura, Kandy, and Nuwara Eliya.

Rukshan – Tour Guide

Kasun Hemal – Rainforest Guide

Randika – Tour Guide

Randika’s love for the country’s natural treasures shines through in his expertise and enthusiasm. Highly regarded by guests and adored by children, his friendly demeanor adds an extra layer of warmth to your adventures.

Shalini – Office Assistant

With Shalini at the helm, rest assured that all your emails will be promptly addressed, and she will craft the ideal tour plan for your Sri Lankan holiday.

John – Tour Guide

Nuwan – Tour Guide

Ravindra – Tour Guide

Nevil – Tour Guide

Nevil ​is such a kind man. He is very interested in the animals of Sri Lanka and likes to go on wildlife safaris in the many National Parks. Nevil also has a love for nature and especially for the beaches. He speaks a very good English.

We are hiring an office assistant

We are hiring new drivers, fernando tours is happy to organize your entire holiday.

Fernando Tours is a local travel agency specializing in organizing holidays for tourists. That is, we book your hotels, arrange your trips to all the highlights of the island with a private driver and guide. You can read more about your excursion opportunities here: Sri Lanka Tour Packages . Or you can go directly to our booking and ask any questions you may have: Your Travel Operator in Sri Lanka.

Will we see you in Colombo Airport?

We will find you a driver from our team, who we think will be a good fit for your family. When you arrive in Sri Lanka, one of our drivers will great you with your name on a board at the arrival area in Colombo airport. And from there, your driver will make sure you and your family have an unforgettable journey.