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Jamie Smith hits maiden ton before seamers strike as England dominate Sri Lanka
England's Jamie Smith celebrates after reaching 100 runs and his first Test hundred during day three of the Test match at Old Trafford, Manchester, August 23, 2024

JAMIE SMITH’S first international century handed England control of the first Test against Sri Lanka before the pace attack took charge at Old Trafford today.

Smith capped his rapid rise this summer by converting his overnight score of 72 to 111 on the third morning in Manchester, lifting the hosts to 358 all out.

After running up a 122-run lead on the back of Smith’s classy effort England then left the tourists 107 for four at tea, with England’s quartet of seamers each taking a wicket.

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