Kumar Sangakkara praised England Test skipper Joe Root as the way the skipper has handled himself on day three of the second Test was ‘a great learning experience for everyone’. Joe Root has been in an excellent form in the ongoing test series against Sri Lanka. After a double hundred in the opening game, Root continued his touch by reaching 186 in the second test.

Sri Lankan captain Kumara Sangakkara showered praises on Root. "Outstanding!  Everyone has been amazed at how easy he has made it look. Not just in this innings, which is probably an easier pitch at this stage, but also the first Test," Sangakkara said on Sky Sports.

“Magnificent game plan, execution was clinical, the use of the sweep, the reverse sweep, the rotation of strike, the technique, the poise, the calmness, everything was incredible. It was brilliant to watch and to learn from,” he added.

When he was asked about Roots batting he replied, "You can score runs but maybe not have that same poise or ease that Joe Root had. He has worked on it and read the situation and pitch and he was in total control. For me or anyone batting or a coach, the execution and way he handled himself all throughout the day was a great learning experience."

Root and Jos Buttler (55) made a partnership of 97, helping England register 344 in their first innings. The skipper faced 309 balls and was also struggling with a cramp before he was he was run out in the final over of the third day.