Joe Root hits century before the rain to tighten England's grip on first Test

First Test, day two: Sri Lanka 135; England 320-4Captain unbeaten after superb ton while Lawrence impressesThe England captain Joe Root racked up a brilliant unbeaten century and debutant Dan Lawrence announced himself in style as the tourists strengthened their iron grip on the first Test against Sri Lanka.Just 53 overs were possible as heavy showers topped and tailed the second day but in between Root cruised to a game-shaping 168 not out, an English record on the island and an effort which le