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Root's brilliant century gives England edge on day one against Sri Lanka

BBC Sport Thursday, 29 August 2024
Root's brilliant century gives England edge on day one against Sri LankaWatch as Joe Root's record-equalling 33rd Test century for England helps them reach 358-7 on challenging first day of the second Test against Sri Lanka.
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