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"Disrespected Test Cricket And...": Michael Vaughan Blasts England In Scathing Rant

Former England cricket team skipper Michael Vaughan was extremely critical of the Ollie Pope-led side after their stunning loss against Sri Lanka in the third Test match on Monday. England were completely outplayed by an in-form Sri Lanka side that won their first Test match on English soil in more than 10 years. Vaughan went on to say that England disrespected Test cricket and Sri Lanka with how they decided to approach the match. He further said that England did not go with their usual Bazball style of play after winning the first two Tests of the series and Sri Lanka took advantage of the lapse.

Superb Nissanka leads Sri Lanka to consolation test win over England

LONDON : Sri Lanka completed a rare test victory in England on Monday as they reached their target of 219 with untroubled ease on the fourth day at The Oval, with Pathum Nissanka's unbeaten 127 leading them to a consolation win in a 2-1 series defeat.

Sri Lanka Beat England By Eight Wickets, Register First Test Win On English Soil Since...

Pathum Nissanka's superb unbeaten century guided Sri Lanka to an eight-wicket win over England in the third Test at The Oval on Monday. Sri Lanka, set a target of 219, reached that total for the loss of two wickets before lunch on the fourth day, with opener Nissanka 127 not out and veteran Angelo Mathews 32 not out in an unbroken partnership of 111. Victory for Sri Lanka ended a run of seven straight Test defeats by England and was their first on English soil since 2014.

England vs Sri Lanka 3rd Test Day 4: Live Score Updates

England vs Sri Lanka 3rd Test Day 4, Live Updates: Sri Lanka will resume Day 4 of the ongoing third Test against England at 94/1. Currently, Pathum Nissanka (53*) and Kusal Mendis (30*) are standing unbeaten at the crease Sri Lanka need 125 runs more to win. Earlier on Sunday, England got bundled out for 156 after Lahiru Kumara registered a four-wicket haul. England keeper Jamie Smith hit another half-century, but his 50-ball 67 could only propel England to a 214-run lead. (Live Scorecard)