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Uncapped Nishan Peiris replaces Akila Dananjaya in Sri Lanka squad for third Test
He replaces Akila Dananjaya, who will miss the Test to undergo a bowling-action assessment in Brisbane
From Taunton's turners to Keaton's blinders: Six key takeaways from England's series win
In the wake of England's series win in Sri Lanka, ESPNcricinfo takes a closer look at six aspects of a memorable match-up
Five lessons from England's series win over Sri Lanka (4:09)
Jack Leach provides vital control as England's one-day freedom comes to the fore
England learn from success of white-ball side, as flexibility gives spinners the space to shine
England reap rewards of brave selection policy - Trevor Bayliss
Big calls vindicated after England secure second series win in Sri Lanka in five attempts since 2000-01
Sri Lanka pin blame on fielding standards after chastening series loss
Coach Hathurusingha says standards have to rise if team is to recover in the long run
Joe Root praises team for 'bold and courageous' victory
Captain takes pride in leading from the front as England seal first series win in Asia for six years
'Sri Lanka let England off of the hook' - Hathurusingha (1:15)
'England's fielding really changed the game' - Root (2:58)
Jack Leach, Moeen Ali lead England to rare series win
On the fifth day in Kandy, Sri Lanka lost their last three wickets for 17 runs to concede a 57-run win to the visitors
Most wickets for spinners in a Test
England have won two successive away Tests for the first time in six years to complete a rare series win in Sri Lanka.
Angelo Mathews still hurt by ODI axing as he lets 'bat do the talking'
Batsman says he has not changed his preparations in wake of criticism from coach, Chandika Hathurusingha
'We're not out of it' - Angelo Mathews (1:19)
'It's set up for a bit of a thriller' - Keaton Jennings braces for day five tussle
Tea break came at a good time for England, says opening batsman, after an impressive day under the lid at short leg
Sense of belonging helps Keaton Jennings stay relaxed in the line of fire
Sharp reflexes at short leg may yet made the difference in a closely fought Test
'We've been really patient' - Jennings (0:47)
England close in on series win despite Angelo Mathews defiance
The wicket of Angelo Mathews minutes before an early close gave England the advantage in a twisting, turning fourth-innings battle
Brilliant but a bit bonkers: How Joe Root's rollicking hundred marks the end of England's history
No more Mr Reticent. England's captain shows his team how he wants his Test innings to be compiled from hereon in
'Reverse swan' Root praises England for sticking to attacking mindset
Captain's brilliant second-innings hundred helps carry England into a position of authority on the third day
Not impossible to chase 300 - Roshen Silva (0:57)
Has Root landed a knockout blow on Sri Lanka? (3:28)
Joe Root hundred raises tempo and puts England in charge
Whatever you think of the England method - whether it's wise, whether it's practical, whether it's based on an innate distrust of their own defence - it is wonderfully entertaining
Roshen Silva innings shows Test mindset, says Dimuth Karunaratne
Opener praises Sri Lanka batting hero, whose methods haven't altered much since their schooldays together
Balls to statistics: Ben Stokes' moments of brilliance show his true value
Twin interventions in morning session did more than anything to keep England in the game
Joe Root receives ICC demerit point after being found guilty of dissent
England captain 'shook his head and then kicked the turf' after unsuccessful appeal against Dilruwan Perera
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