ENG vs SL 2nd Test: Record-breaker Joe Root stars as England close in on win

On Saturday, batter Joe Root surpassed Alastair Cook to become the player with the most Test centuries for England, reaching a total of 34 during day three of the second Test against Sri Lanka.

Root achieved his second century in the same match, scoring 102 in the second innings following his impressive knock of 143 in the first innings.

England concluded their second innings at Lord’s with a total of 251 runs, setting Sri Lanka a challenging target of 483 to win the second test and potentially level the three-match series.