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Bairstow to the fore in Lions draw

Jonny Bairstow recorded a fine century and James Taylor was just two runs short of a ton but England Lions were forced to settle for a draw in their tour match with Sri Lanka A at Scarborough.

Root retains victory hope

Chris Devine

Joe Root feels England Lions can still record a win over Sri Lanka A in their tour game, after he helped to erase a first-innings deficit of 90 on day three.

Lions ride on Root 66

Chris Devine

Debutant Joe Root compiled a valuable 66 as England Lions attempted to battle their way out of trouble on a rain-interrupted third day of their tour match against Sri Lanka A at Scarborough.

Lions ride on Root 66

Chris Devine

Debutant Joe Root compiled a valuable 66 as England Lions attempted to battle their way out of trouble on a rain-interrupted third day of their tour match against Sri Lanka A at Scarborough.

Lions roar back into contention

Chris Devine

England Lions staged a determined fightback with the ball after Sri Lanka A had dominated much of the second day of their match at Scarborough.

Taylor stars before Lions falter

Chris Devine

James Taylor led by example with 76 in his first innings as England Lions captain, but a late collapse saw Sri Lanka A claim a share of the honours on day one of their match at Scarborough.

Taylor stars before Lions falter

Chris Devine

James Taylor led by example with 76 in his first innings as England Lions captain, but a late collapse saw Sri Lanka A claim a share of the honours on day one of their match at Scarborough.

Taylor relishing Lions captaincy bow

Chris Devine

Leicestershire batsman James Taylor is eagerly anticipating a new challenge as he prepares to lead England Lions for the first time. He will skipper the team in their four-day match against Sri Lanka A.

Taylor to lead Lions

The England selectors have named a 12-man Lions squad for the four-day match against Sri Lanka A, which begins on August 2, and the subsequent one-day series. James Taylor will captain the side.

Morgan pivotal to Parsons pleasure

Rob Barnett

David Parsons was enthused by “some very good signs from a number of players” in England Lions’ tour match against Sri Lanka and hopes Eoin Morgan can take his fine form into the first Test.