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Root’s run-scoring streak faces tough test against India, Australia: Ian Chappell

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Root’s run-scoring streak faces tough test against India, Australia: Ian Chappell

England’s Joe Root. File | Photo Credit: AP Joe Root’s impressive form since resigning as England captain will be put to test in the upcoming series against India and Australia when his skills against pacers and spinners will be “scrutinised”, reckons Australian great Ian Chappell. With 10 centuries in just 54 innings over the past…

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Sri Lanka fights back to reach 178-8 at tea on Day 1 of the opening test against England

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Sri Lanka fights back to reach 178-8 at tea on Day 1 of the opening test against England

Sri Lanka batsman Dhananjaya de Silva hits out as England wicketkeeper Jamie Smith looks on during day one of the First Test Match between England and Sri Lanka at Emirates Old Trafford. | Photo Credit: Getty Images Sri Lanka captain Dhananjaya de Silva hit 74 to help his team fight back from a perilous position…

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