England v Sri Lanka: Root & Atkinson rescue England

Published: Aug. 29, 2024, 7:23 p.m.

Jonathan Agnew is alongside Alastair Cook and Michael Vaughan for reaction to Joe Root\u2019s record equalling 33rd hundred for England which saved the side from a potential collapse on day one against Sri Lanka. They discuss Root\u2019s innings, as well as Ollie Pope\u2019s batting record. Also, Andy Zaltzman gives a stat breakdown of the day.

Root says that he's "in a good place" when talking about his recent batting form.

Plus, Henry Moeran speaks to England head coach Jon Lewis and captain Heather Knight looking ahead to the Women\u2019s T20 World Cup in the UAE in October.