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Joe Root, Harry Brook centuries seal England's ODI series win over Sri Lanka

England's long wait for an away ODI series victory ended in emphatic fashion as a breathtaking blend of control and power from Joe Root and Harry Brook sealed a 53-run win over Sri Lanka in Colombo.

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Joe Root shines as England level ODI series against Sri Lanka in Colombo

Joe Root played a match-winning knock to help guide England to a five-wicket victory against Sri Lanka in Colombo and level the three-match ODI series at 1-1.

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Kusai Mendis masterclass seals Sri Lanka ODI win over England

Kusal Mendis' calm, unbeaten 93 set the platform as Sri Lanka beat England by 19 runs in the first one-day international in Colombo on Thursday, punishing another late collapse from the tourists.

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Sri Lanka bat first in Colombo after England's Rehan Ahmed replaces Will Jacks

England were forced into a late change ahead of the opening ODI against Sri Lanka in Colombo after off-spin-bowling allrounder Will Jacks was ruled out having fallen ill overnight.

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Lasith Malinga to continue work with Sri Lanka bowlers ahead of T20 World Cup

Lasith Malinga will continue to work with Sri Lanka's fast bowlers in the build up to the T20 World Cup, the country's cricket board has confirmed.

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Dasun Shanaka appointed Sri Lanka captain for T20 World Cup

Dasun Shanaka has been appointed as Sri Lanka's captain for the T20 World Cup, replacing Charith Asalanka, chief selector Pramodya Wickramasinghe has confirmed.

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