Root of all evil is lifted as it all falls into place for England

By Chris Stocks at The Oval
THIRD TEST
July 28-31, The Oval, London

THIS Test, the 100th at The Oval, had everything – Moeen Ali’s dramatic hat-trick that sealed victory, Ben Stokes’ best all-round performance in an England shirt that drew comparisons with Andrew Flintoff and promising debuts for two newcomers in Toby Roland-Jones and Tom Westley.
However, it was the grit and determination England showed when batting first in difficult conditions that set up another one-sided victory in this wildlyfluctuating series that Joe Root’s team now lead 2-1 heading into t...

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