Joe Root's inspired 228 keeps England in command before rally from Sri Lanka

Day three: Sri Lanka 135 and 156-2; England 421Lahiru Thirimanne is 76 not out with hosts 130 behindJoe Root completed a masterful double century to keep England in control of the first Test against Sri Lanka, but the hosts responded with some belated batting resolve of their own in Galle. Related: Sri Lanka v England: first Test, day three – live!Continue reading...