George Dobell

Captain takes pride in watching his side grow, and singles out Ben Stokes for particular praise

Jack Leach finished the series as England's equal-leading wicket-taker but it was the moment of brilliance in the field that gave him most pleasure.

Captain takes pride in watching his side grow, and singles out Ben Stokes for particular praise

Jos Buttler scored a half-century and England then struck four times with the ball, but Sri Lanka were undermined by their own errors on day three in Colombo

Attacking legspin, allied to an attacking fast bowler, and even an attacking short-leg fielder. There's much to admire as England's Test team finds its bearings

Bravery and anticipation to the fore as England reap the rewards of close attention to close catching

Jonny Bairstow put England - and his own Test career - back on track with a high-class century on the first day in Colombo

Measures taken as ECB look to tighten belts across game amid rising costs of the Hundred

Joe Root's men are in sight of a memorable series whitewash in Sri Lanka, but can their recent failings be forgotten that quickly?

Captain challenges team to keep up the pressure and seal rare series whitewash in Sri Lanka

England have confirmed two changes to their XI for the third Test, with Jonny Bairstow set to replace the injured Sam Curran and bat at No. 3

Despite not wanting to give up on keeping wicket, Jonny Bairstow admits his most likely way back into the team might be at No. 3

He will not be contemplating staying on beyond next year but, despite occasional criticisms of his methods, Trevor Bayliss has once again created a winning environment for the Test team

In the wake of England's series win in Sri Lanka, ESPNcricinfo takes a closer look at six aspects of a memorable match-up

England learn from success of white-ball side, as flexibility gives spinners the space to shine

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

Sharp reflexes at short leg may yet made the difference in a closely fought Test

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

Twin interventions in morning session did more than anything to keep England in the game

Spinner disappointed to concede lead, but backs bowlers to thrive if they have a good total to defend