England bowler not getting carried away despite startling success in maiden innings at No.8
Late batter and coach was early champion and mentor who pushed for Root's Test elevation
England fight their way out of trouble at Lord's thanks to Joe Root's 33rd Test hundred
Sri Lanka have a three-month gap in their international schedule after the Champions Trophy, which could allow their Test players to feature in the early stages of the county season
Babar Azam drops six places to be ranked ninth among Test batters
Tourists have avoided defeat at Lord's for 33 years and counting. Can they rise to the occasion again?
Fast bowler steps in as England's only change to XI, as he ends three-year wait for recall
He said the experience he gained travelling with the squad helped him perform better when he made it to the team
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
Praise for Pope captaincy as team overcomes Sri Lanka challenge to win with day to spare
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
Decision to grant home side a replacement during Sri Lanka's second innings tips balance
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
Fast bowler had previously indicated he would be unlikely to play another away Test after modest record
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