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Joe Root's calm steers England home in 2nd ODI vs Sri Lanka as Harry Brook's side level series at 1-1
Joe Root produced a batting masterclass on a turning track to steer England to a hard-fought five-wicket win over Sri Lanka, squaring the three-match ODI series in Colombo on Saturday.

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Root's 75 helps England level ODI series in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka v England: second men’s cricket one-day international – as it happened
England's Joe Root backs Harry Brook to learn from nightclub scuffle and hails under-pressure coach Brendon McCullum
Joe Root has backed Harry Brook to do "wonderful things" as England white-ball captain after his nightclub scuffle, while describing under-pressure Brendon McCullum as "one of the best coaches I've wo...

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Sri Lanka Vs England, 2nd ODI Highlights: ENG Beat SL By 5 Wickets
Harry Brook slams 'worst pitch I have ever played on' after England's win over Sri Lanka in second ODI at Colombo
Root 75 sets up series-levelling win after spin-heavy England limit Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka's innings was headlined by Charith Asalanka' s 45 off 64 and Dhananjaya de Silva 's 40 off 59, but at strike rates of 67.79 and 70.31 it tells you all you need to know about how well England...

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HIGHLIGHTS Sri Lanka vs England, England in Sri Lanka 3 ODI Series 2026, 2nd ODI- Result, Scorecard
England level ODI series against Sri Lanka - as it happened

Joe Root ignores England's Ashes misery; hails McCullum 'one of the best coaches': 'I've improved tenfold under him'

Joe Root praises Brendon McCullum's coaching despite the Ashes disappointment, expressing confidence in the team's future.

England champion Joe Root backs Brendon McCullum to continue as coach

England’s Ashes wreckage has put Brendon McCullum on notice, but its greatest run-scorer insists the coach remains central to the team’s future. Under-siege England coach Brendon McCullum has an ally in the nation’s greatest run-scorer.
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'One of the best coaches I've worked with' - Joe Root throws weight behind head coach Brendon McCullum

McCullum's position has come under scrutiny after England's recent heavy Ashes defeat.

Joe Root Creates History, Breaks Kevin Pietersen's Record To Become England Player With POTM Awards

Joe Root created history and etched his name in history books following his match-winning performance against Sri Lanka in the second ODI of the series. Root pipped Kevin Pietersen to become the England player with most Player of the Match awards.

Joe Root Equals Ricky Ponting's Elite Milestone, Continues To Shatter Records In Test Cricket

Joe Root has continued to shatter records in Test cricket and has levelled with Ricky Ponting to enter an elite list of company.
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England stalwart Joe Root heaps praise on head coach Brendon McCullum

England`s stalwart Joe Root heaped praise on head coach Brendon McCullum by saying that he is one of the best coaches he has worked with, despite a disappointing outing in the concluded Ashes series.