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[Watch] James Anderson Rings The Bell At Old Trafford To Commence ENG-SL 1st Test Match

Abhinav Tyagi

James Anderson-(X.com)James Anderson-(X.com)

The first Test match between England and Sri Lanka is underway at the Old Trafford Stadium in Manchester. The hosts won the toss and asked Sri Lanka to bat first.

The decision proved a masterstroke, as Sri Lanka lost three early wickets. Meanwhile, England legend James Anderson stole the limelight as he was the one who commenced the proceedings by ringing the bell. 

Watch: James Anderson Rings Bell At Old Trafford, Manchester

It is worth noting that James Anderson hung his boots after the first Test between England and the West Indies. However, the former right-arm seamer continues to be associated with England as their bowling mentor. 

England vs Sri Lanka 1st Test; Summary So Far

On the ongoing first day of the England-Sri Lanka 1st Test, Sri Lanka are 72/5 after 21.4 overs. Skipper Dhananjaya de Silva is going strong with 25 (22), which has featured three boundaries. 

In the bowling, Chris Woakes has taken two wickets, while, Gus Atkinson, Mark Wood, and Shoaib Bashir have taken a wicket each. 

England are in desperate search of a win as they are placed seventh on the WTC standings while Sri Lanka are placed 7th.