- Root and Brook play watchful knocks in win over Sri Lanka
- ‘It’s not a one-dimensional team where we score quickly’
England’s stand-in captain, Ollie Pope, said his side had proved they were “not just a one-dimensional team” in the manner of their five-wicket win over Sri Lanka at Old Trafford.
Unlike many of their performances since Brendon McCullum was appointed coach in May 2022 England’s pursuit of victory was much more slow-burn than high-octane, but in difficult conditions and against impressive opponents Pope insisted it “showed where we’re coming on as a team overall”.
Written by Simon Burnton at Old Trafford
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