Sri Lanka vs. England: Ben Foakes hits 87 not out on his Test debut

England finish on 321-8 on the opening day of the first Test in Galle

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England batsman Ben Foakes celebrates reaching 50 on his Test debut against Sri Lanka
(Image credit: Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Ben Foakes starred on the opening day of the first Test in Galle with an unbeaten 87 on his debut as England reached 321-8 at the close of play.

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