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Joe Root showed his class as he hit a record-equalling 33rd Test century at Lord's to help steady England against Sri Lanka on day one of the second Test.

Joe Root celebrated his 33rd Test century with a raised fist and a quick glance over his shoulder to double check his favourite steer through third man had glided up the slope to the boundary under the Compton Stand.

The County Championship Division Two match between Gloucestershire and Northamptonshire was abandoned on day one of play on Thursday after the umpires deemed the Bristol pitch too dangerous to play on.

Watch the best of Joe Root's stunning 143, which saw him equal Sir Alastair Cook's record of 33 centuries for England in the second Test against Sri Lanka at Lord's.

The best of the action from day one of the second Test between England and Sri Lanka at Lord's.

Rob Key is delighted with the culture Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum have built for England's Test team but warned that is underlined with a ruthless approach for anyone who does not fully commit.

The latest scorecard from the second Test between England and Sri Lanka at Lord's.