Joe shows the Root to victory

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...

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