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Michael Vaughan Warns England Against 'Taking The Mick' After Sri Lanka Collapse

Michael Vaughan has warned England against "take the mick out of the game" after a careless batting display against Sri Lanka in the third Test at the Oval. England, well-placed at 221-3 come stumps on the opening day, were dismissed for 325 all out in their first innings as they lost all of their remaining seven wickets before lunch on Saturday's second day in south London. Sri Lanka, already 2-0 down in this three-match series, then collapsed to 93-5 but reached stumps on 211-5 following an unbroken century partnership between captain Dhananjaya de Silva (64 not out) and Kamindu Mendis (54 not out).

Watch: England Pacer Chris Woakes Forced To Bowl Spin, Joe Root Can't Keep Calm

In a bizarre incident that took place during the Day 2 of the third Test between England and Sri Lanka in London, pacer Chris Woakes was spotted bowling spin. Woakes, who remains one of England's finest pacers, had no option but to turn into a spin bowler because of bad light at the stadium. It all happened after the run out of Sri Lanka batter Dimuth Karunaratne. With dark clouds looming, the umpires were forced to check the light levels, before informing England skipper Ben Stokes that the light was too low for pace bowling.

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

England vs Sri Lanka 3rd Test Day 3 Live: Sri Lanka captain Dhananjaya de Silva and the in-form Kamindu Mendis frustrated England with an unbroken century partnership on the second day of the third Test at the Oval on Saturday. The tourists collapsed to 93-5 before tea, but had recovered to 211-5 when bad light forced an early close. That left Sri Lanka 114 runs adrift of an England first-innings total of 325 built on Ollie Pope's 154 -- his first century as England captain. De Silva was 64 not out and left-handed batsman Kamindu Mendis, again down the order at number seven, 54 not out in an undefeated stand of 118 as Sri Lanka looked to salvage some pride at 2-0 behind in a three-match series. (Live Scorecard)

England vs Sri Lanka 3rd Test, Day 2 Highlights

England vs Sri Lanka 3rd Test, Day 2 Highlights: Sri Lanka captain Dhananjaya de Silva and the in-form Kamindu Mendis frustrated England with a unbroken century partnership on the second day of the third Test at the Oval on Saturday. The tourists collapsed to 93-5 before tea, but had recovered to 211-5 when bad light forced early stumps. That left Sri Lanka 114 runs adrift of an England first-innings total of 325 built on Ollie Pope's 154 -- his first century as England captain.

Sri Lanka's Dhananjaya De Silva And Kamindu Mendis Defy England In Third Test

Sri Lanka captain Dhananjaya de Silva and the in-form Kamindu Mendis frustrated England with a unbroken century partnership on the second day of the third Test at the Oval on Saturday. The tourists collapsed to 93-5 before tea, but had recovered to 211-5 when bad light forced an early close. That left Sri Lanka 114 runs adrift of an England first-innings total of 325 built on Ollie Pope's 154 -- his first century as England captain. De Silva was 64 not out and left-handed batsman Kamindu Mendis, again down the order at number seven, 54 not out in an undefeated stand of 118 as Sri Lanka looked to salvage some pride at 2-0 behind in a three-match series.

1st In 147 Years: England's Ollie Pope Sets Historic Record. Not Even Don Bradman Or Sachin Tendulkar Achieved It

It was a special Friday for Ollie Pope. He had managed a mere 30 runs in four previous innings since succeeding the injured Ben Stokes as England skipper at the start of the series against Sri Lanka. But he returned to form in style Ollie Pope returned to form on his Oval home ground with a first hundred as England captain on Friday's opening day of the third Test against Sri Lanka. But when bad light ended play for the day Pope was a run-a-ball 103 not out, with England well-placed on 221-3.

Ton-Up Ollie Pope Back In Runs As England Make Sri Lanka Struggle

Ollie Pope returned to form on his Oval home ground with a first hundred as England captain on Friday's opening day of the third Test against Sri Lanka. Pope had managed a mere 30 runs in four previous innings since succeeding the injured Ben Stokes as skipper at the start of this series. But when bad light ended play for the day, Pope was a run-a-ball 103 not out, with England well-placed on 221-3. Sri Lanka, already 2-0 down in this three-match series, failed to make the most of overcast conditions and a green-tinged pitch after captain Dhananjaya de Silva won the toss. And England should arguably have had two century-makers on Friday with opener Ben Duckett, not for the first time, giving his wicket away after making 86.

Sri Lanka win toss, England to bat in third test

LONDON : Sri Lanka won the toss and decided to bowl first in murky conditions in the third and final test against England at The Oval on Friday.

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Michael Vaughan Warns England Against 'Taking The Mick' After Sri Lanka Collapse

Watch: England Pacer Chris Woakes Forced To Bowl Spin, Joe Root Can't Keep Calm

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

England vs Sri Lanka 3rd Test, Day 2 Highlights

Sri Lanka's Dhananjaya De Silva And Kamindu Mendis Defy England In Third Test

1st In 147 Years: England's Ollie Pope Sets Historic Record. Not Even Don Bradman Or Sachin Tendulkar Achieved It

Ton-Up Ollie Pope Back In Runs As England Make Sri Lanka Struggle

Sri Lanka win toss, England to bat in third test