He started with intent, needing 20 to register 10,000 in Tests
He started with intent, needing 20 to register 10,000 in TestsGetty Images
At the other end, Alex Hales picked up from his 86 in the first Test at Headingley
At the other end, Alex Hales picked up from his 86 in the first Test at HeadingleyGetty Images
But, on 15, Cook fenced outside off to Suranga Lakmal ...
But, on 15, Cook fenced outside off to Suranga Lakmal ...Getty Images
... and was caught at second slip by Dimuth Karunaratne
... and was caught at second slip by Dimuth KarunaratneGetty Images
Cook departed with 9995 Test runs to his name
Cook departed with 9995 Test runs to his nameGetty Images
Nick Compton needed a big score to ease doubts about his place
Nick Compton needed a big score to ease doubts about his placeGetty Images
... but he was brilliantly caught on the long-leg boundary by Lakmal for 9
... but he was brilliantly caught on the long-leg boundary by Lakmal for 9Getty Images
Hales, however, continued to play his shots
Hales, however, continued to play his shotsGetty Images
... and brought up his fifty with a swat over mid-on off Rangana Herath
... and brought up his fifty with a swat over mid-on off Rangana HerathGetty Images
Joe Root settled into his role at No. 4
Joe Root settled into his role at No. 4Getty Images

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Hales was closing in on a maiden Test hundred once again...
Hales was closing in on a maiden Test hundred once again...Getty Images
...only for Angelo Mathews' brilliant catch to cut him off on 83
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Root stood firm, reaching tea 69 not out
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But, on 80, he was surprised by some extra bounce...
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... and caught at cover to give Nuwan Pradeep the breakthrough
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James Vince looked good until a drive was well held by Lahiru Thirimanne at cover
James Vince looked good until a drive was well held by Lahiru Thirimanne at coverGetty Images
Jonny Bairstow made a typically busy start to his innings
Jonny Bairstow made a typically busy start to his inningsGetty Images
Moeen Ali helped add another fifty stand for the sixth wicket
Moeen Ali helped add another fifty stand for the sixth wicketGetty Images