Joe Root rescues stuttering England after inspired James Anderson limits Sri Lanka
Joe Root rescues stuttering England after inspired James Anderson limits Sri Lanka Vithushan Ehantharajah Do you want the good news or the bad news first? Let's start with the good. Because if you are reading this from the United Kingdom, a bit of light will go a long way. James Anderson, aged 38 and 177 days, is still great. Mark Wood, frame forever queried, is as durable as he's ever been. Joe Root remains the most charming sweeper since Dick Van Dyke. But such was day two of the second Test that their brilliance offered context for familiar shortcomings. Sri Lanka were able...