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Root backs pair to learn quickly

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Date21 January 2021
Published date21 January 2021
While England enjoyed a fine seven-wicket victory in the first Test against Sri Lanka, Root was quick to point out in the aftermath that his side had not turned in a flawless performance and would be looking to improve when the series resumes on Friday.

One obvious area he will be hoping for more is at the top of the order, where Sibley and Crawley contributed four single-figure scores in the match for a total of 25 runs.

On each occasion left-arm spinner Lasith Embuldeniya dismissed the duo and Sri Lanka are likely to continue examining their ability against the turning ball in the second Test.

There are certainly questions to answer, technical for Sibley and temperamental for Crawley, and with a four-match tour of India next on the agenda that will hardly be the end of the matter.

Fellow opener Rory Burns, who only vacated his position to attend the birth of his first child, will be named in the squad for the first two Tests against India but Root made a point of getting behind the men in possession.

"It didn't quite fall for them this time but they are both quick and smart learners who will be looking to turn things round in the next game," he said. "They are keen to learn and to get better and I see them very quickly picking things up. It is a great chance for them to adjust quickly to these conditions and show everyone that they've got the game to perform out here.

"I see it as an opportunity to show that they can play in...

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