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At last, a victory for England and their captain, Harry Brook, third from right, to celebrate at the end of the tri-series. Photo: AP Photo/K.M. Chaudary

England end tri-series on a high with consolation win
ENGLAND had spent the previous week demonstrating that there is apparently no position from which a one-day international cannot be lost.

TEAM WORK: England head coach, Brendon McCullum chats with captain Harry Brook in Rawalpindi and envisages a close working relationship with Test head coach and fellow New Zealander, Stephen Fleming. Picture: Sameer Ali/Getty Images.

McCullum confident brotherly bond with Fleming is big positive

Subhaan Ali. Picture by Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com

Yorkshire CCC duo to tour with Young Lions

England's Liam Dawson celebrates with teammates after taking the wicket of Pakistan's Salman Ali Agha in Lahore on Sunday. Picture: AP/K.M. Chaudary.

Rashid still key player for England - Liam Dawson

Sri Lanka celebrate one of the most remarkable victories in the history of one-day international cricket. Photo by Sameer Ali/Getty Images

Harry Brook’s history-making innings in vain as Sri Lanka pull off famous win

England captain Harry Brook leads the team talk ahead of Tuesday's match against Pakistan. Photo by Sameer Ali/Getty Images

England’s ODI problem: why this series matters more than it might seem

England's Will Jacks and Jos Buttler celebrate the LBW wicket of Sri Lanka's Kusal Mendis during the 1st Metro Bank one day international at Banks Homes Riverside.

England v Sri Lanka: Headingley will get to witness a new Jacks, says Brook

MAN OF THE MOMENT: England's Harry Brook after his superb innings of 114 not out against Sri Lanka at the Utilita Bowl on Tuesday night. Picture: John Walton/PA

Brook hoping to feel positive impact from 'hero' Pietersen

Matthew Revis, right, and Jafer Chohan have been called up by the England Lions. Picture by Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com

Revis available for Yorkshire despite England Lions call-up

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World Cup winner Kuldeep Yadav of India is joining Yorkshire (Picture: Pankaj Nangia/Getty Images)

Yorkshire CCC sign Indian spinner to try and exploit dry pitches

Dr Nirma Jayawardena is assistant professor from the School of Management at the University of Bradford.

Necessity is reshaping women's roles - Dr Nirma Jayawardena

Clog making is considered a "critically endangered" craft by the Heritage Crafts Association and is listed on their Red List of Endangered Crafts. PIC: Tony Johnson

Lessons crafts in Britain can learn from Sri Lanka’s approach

LEARNING FAST: Gabriella Fontenla bowls for Scotland against West Indies during the ICC Women's T20 World Cup Group B match at Headingley on June 18 Picture: George Wood/Getty Images)

Fontenla learning fast having embraced World Cup experience

FAMILIAR TERRITORY: Yorkshire's Sterre Kalis will be back at Headingley on Wednesday hoping to lead the Netherlands to victory over India in the T20 World Cup. Picture by Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com

Kalis hoping Headingley 'home' can produce World Cup lift-off

Asha Neighbourhood Project's first CEO reflects on its 40 years

Up for the Cup: England head coach Brendon McCullum, left, and captain Harry Brook. Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images

England’s cricketers fully prepared for yet another World Cup campaign

Golden boy: Jacob Bethell's brilliant late spell sealed England's win. Photo by Sameera Peiris/Getty Images

England complete clean sweep of T20 series ahead of World Cup

STAND-OFF: Pakistan’s players celebrate a wicket during their T20 warm-up game against Australia at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on Sunday – but they have refused to play against co-hosts India in the T20 World Cup. Picture: Sameer Ali/Getty Images

T20 World Cup has been reduced to a farce before it starts

Harry Brook of England playing a shot at Pallekele Cricket Stadium. Photo by Sameera Peiris/Getty Images

Harry Brook’s England win T20 series in Sri Lanka

NOT IN THE MIX: Yorkshire's Joe Root (right) excelled for England in their three ODIs against Sri Lanka, but will not be part of Harry Brook's (left) T20 World Cup squad next month. Picture: AP/Eranga Jayawardena

Brook explains Root omission from England T20 World Cup squad
HARRY BROOK admits that Joe Root was never in the frame to make England’s T20 World Cup squad.
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THIS IS THE WAY: Yorkshire's captain Harry Brook and Joe Root celebrate the England white-ball captain reaching a stunning century during yesterday's ODI against Sri Lanka, the visitors winning by 53 runs to clinch the series 2-1. Picture: S KODIKARA / AFP via Getty Images

Brook sees funny side as he blasts England to ODI series win

Yorkshire's finest: Harry Brook, left, and Joe Root both made hundreds in the deciding ODI. Photo by Sameera Peiris/Getty Images

Pitch perfect performance from Harry Brook leads England to ODI series win

MAN OF THE MOMENT: England's captain Harry Brook, pictured during the second ODI cricket match against Sri Lanka in Colombo on Saturday. Picture: AP/Eranga Jayawardena

Root backs Brook to become 'brilliant' England captain

Yorkshire grit: Joe Root, left, and Harry Brook in the throes of their partnership in Colombo on Saturday. Photo by Sameera Peiris/Getty Images

Joe Root to the fore with bat and ball as England claim much-needed win

GOT HIM: Sri Lanka's Kusal Mendis successfully stumps England captain Harry Brook during the first ODI cricket match between England and Sri Lanka in Colombo Picture: AP/Eranga Jayawardena.

Brook optimistic despite defeat in World Cup warm-up game

Joe Root in action at the R. Premadasa Stadium. Photo by Sameera Peiris/Getty Images

Harry Brook’s men slide to defeat in first ODI

FACING UP: England's captain Harry Brook faces the media at a press conference ahead of the first one-day international against Sri Lanka in Colombo Picture: Ishara S Kodikaara/AFP via Getty Images

Harry Brook and England face a difficult battle to win back the public's trust

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Raising glass to Scottish lookie-likey Glenloch Sri Lankan misty mountain range vista

Spice up your life touring simply stunning Sri Lanka

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Rochelle Motha and husband Yasi Herath run The Archive Cafe in Holmfirth.

Meet the couple behind Holmfirth cafe with kindness at its core
Rochelle Motha knows all about Mother Teresa’s compassion and she and her husband run a cafe in Holmfirth with kindness at its core. Laura Reid reports.
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Amrita Hepi will be presenting her show Rinse at Transform this year. Picture: Zan Wimberley

Transform festival returns with exciting programme of international performance

Sri Lanka has a seemingly endless list of must-see attractions

'I visited Sri Lanka where the list of attractions is endless'

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International career move to Huddersfield for Theek

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THAT WAS THEN: Head coach Chris Silverwood and Joe Root talk during an England Ashes squad practice session at The Gabba, Brisbane in December 2021. Picture: Chris Hyde/Getty Images.

Silverwood back in county game aiming for Essex repeat show

Record-breaker: Abhishek Sharma celebrates his century on a day when he made the highest individual score for India in T20 cricket. Photo by Punit Paranjpe/AFP via Getty Images.

Abhishek gives tourists a shellacking to highlight gulf in class

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Fresh approach for Hela Brands

England captain Ollie Pope leaves the field after losing the 3rd Test Match between England and Sri Lanka at The Kia Oval on September 9 (Picture: Gareth Copley/Getty Images)

'Shot ourselves in the foot': Ollie Pope blasts sloppy England

MATCH-WINNER: Sri Lanka's Pathum Nissanka celebrates reaching his century on day four at The Kia Oval, London. Picture: John Walton/PA

England handed wake-up call at Oval by Sri Lanka

RECORD-BREAKER: England's Joe Root celebrates his 34th Test match century for England on day three of the second Test match at Lord's. Picture: Ben Whitley/PA

Record-breaking Root no intention of slowing down

MAIN MAN: Yorkshire's Joe Root came to England's rescue at Lord's with a typically quality century against Sri Lanka. Picture: Gareth Copley/Getty Images

Root again to the rescue for England at Lord's

THE MASTER: England’s Joe Root and Ollie Pope before the team group photo during a nets session at Lord's Picture: Steven Paston/PA

Root helping Pope develop leading man status for England

England batsman Harry Brook is bowled by Prabath Jayasuriya during day two of the First Test Match between England and Sri Lanka at Emirates Old Trafford (Picture: Stu Forster/Getty Images)

England v Sri Lanka: Jamie Smith to England's rescue at Old Trafford

England's Shoaib Bashir (2R) celebrates taking the wicket of Sri Lanka's wicketkeeper Dinesh Chandimal (unseen) for 17 runs on day one of the first Test cricket match between England and Sri Lanka at Old Trafford (Picture: PAUL ELLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

England v Sri Lanka: Tourists provide some late resistance at Old Trafford

England's Ollie Pope during the nets session at Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester, ahead of the first Test with Sri Lanka (Picture: PA)

England v Sri Lanka: 'It's still Stokesy's team,' admits Ollie Pope

Can't stop us now: Ben Coad celebrates taking Zak Chappell's wicket, caught by Jonny Tattersall for a duck, as Yorkshire romped to victory against Derbyshire in three days at Chesterfield. Photo: Bruce Rollinson.

Gibson bangs the drum for overseas star Fernando and wants him to return

Porter Hill Tea Company, Byram Arcade, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire. Pictured Matt Porter, Owner of Porter Hill Tea Company.
Picture By Yorkshire Post Photographer, James Hardisty.

Inside the treasure trove of tea based at a historic Yorkshire arcade

Flashpoint in Delhi as the umpires explain the situation to Angelo Mathews and the Sri Lankans. Photo by Arun Sankar/AFP via Getty Images.

Players have lost vital sense of perspective as Mathews dismissal demonstrates

BAD TIME: England's captain Jos Butler reacts after losing to Sri Lanka by eight wickets in Bengaluru on Thursday. Picture: AP/Aijaz Rahi.

Mott vows to realise England’s potential again

GOING OUT: England's Joe Root reacts after being run out by Sri Lanka's captain Kusal Mendis in Bengaluru, the World Cup holders losing by eight wickets to leave their hopes of making the semi-finals hanging by a thread. Picture: AP/Aijaz Rahi

England's World Cup hopes in tatters after latest thrashing

Ben Stokes can't hide his frustration after his dismissal in Bangalore. Photo by Dibyangshu Sarkar/AFP via Getty Images.

No end in sight to England's Cricket World Cup misery

SET FOR RETURN: England's Moeen Ali, stands alongside spin bowling coach Richard Dawson during Thursday's nets session in Bangalore Picture: Gareth Copley/Getty Images

Moeen - Silverwood not lacking motivation for World Cup showdown

Chris Silverwood is all smiles ahead of Thursday's game in Bangalore. Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images.

England need to get past ‘Silvers’ to keep alive hopes of World Cup gold

A picture of peat-free compost in a pot. PIC:Alamy/PA.

The ban on peat-based compost is a disaster waiting to happen - YP Letters

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Colombo: Behind this unassuming frontage is a real taste of Sri Lanka

A panoramic view showing the Outrigger Maafushivaru island, in the Maldives.

The stunning tropical paradise archipelago that offers trip of a lifetime

Ella Young runs Rasa Teas which has just been awarded a Great Taste Award.

The Yorkshire woman behind award-winning cocoa teas

Chris Jordan is congratulated by Ben Stokes

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