TOM BANTON’S first international century paved the way for England to cap off a turbulent summer with a series-clinching thrashing of Sri Lanka.Banton hit an outstanding 126 to set his side on course for a 223-run win at the Kia Oval, sealing a 2-1 victory in the Metro Bank ODI Series.After a setback at Headingley made this season-ending clash a decider, England finished on a high to conclude a campaign that will be otherwise remembered for Ben Stokes’s shock retirement and Brendon McCullum’s removal as Test head coach.

TOM BANTON’S first international century paved the way for England to cap off a turbulent summer with a series-clinching thrashing of Sri Lanka.

Banton hit an outstanding 126 to set his side on course for a 223-run win at the Kia Oval, sealing a 2-1 victory in the Metro Bank ODI Series.

After a setback at Headingley made this season-ending clash a decider, England finished on a high to conclude a campaign that will be otherwise remembered for Ben Stokes’s shock retirement and Brendon McCullum’s removal as Test head coach.

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