Root ton keeps Sri Lanka at bay in Test

Updated January 24 2021 - 11:54pm, first published 8:48pm
England captain Joe Root's marathon innings of 186 was ended in the last over of the day in Galle.
England captain Joe Root's marathon innings of 186 was ended in the last over of the day in Galle.

Joe Root became the first England batsman to score over 150 in consecutive Tests in 16 years as he tormented Sri Lanka and led his side to 9-339 in their first innings at the close of play on day three of the second and final test in Galle.

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