EOIN MORGAN hailed fellow England captain Joe Root as “one of the best in the world” as he helped rescue his side from an early collapse to set up a five-wicket victory in the first ODI at Chester-le-Street.
Chasing just 186, the hosts wobbled at 80-4 in the 12th over but Root’s unbeaten 79 from 87 balls saw them home with 15.1 overs to spare.
Man of the match Chris Woakes had earlier returned a brilliant 4-18 while David Willey contributed 3-44 as Sri Lanka were bowled out for just 185 in 42.3 overs.
Captain Kusal Perera top scored with 73, while Wanindu Hasaranga m...
