Joe Root wants his England bowlers to stay patient and let the wicket do the work after meeting a spirited Sri Lanka fightback on day three of the first test in Galle on Saturday.

Root urges patience from England bowlers in search of win

England skipper Joe Root identified Australia batsman Steve Smith as the standout performer in the ongoing Ashes and said if the batsman is taken out of the equation, the situation would be very similar for both teams.

Take Steve Smith out, it would be very similar for both teams: Joe Root

An emotional Steve Smith said his brilliant contribution to Australia's first-Test humbling of England was a dream come true after the pain of his ball-tampering ban.

After ton, I was thinking don't burst into tears: Ashes centurion Steve Smith

West Indies fast bowler Shannon Gabriel was Wednesday suspended for four one-day internationals after breaching the International Cricket Council's code of conduct over comments made to England's Joe Root.

West Indies bowler Shannon Gabriel suspended after Joe Root exchange

West Indies fast bowler Shannon Gabriel has apologised to England captain Joe Root for his comments during the third Test against England in St Lucia. Gabriel extended an "unreserved apology" to clear the air over what he said to Root.

Windies' bowler Shannon Gabriel apologises to Joe Root for 'do you like boys' comment

Root replaces Alastair Cook, who stepped down from the captaincy last week

Joe Root to be next England Test captain

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