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England thrash Sri Lanka after Harry Brook rejects rest to blast brilliant century

England captain hits unbeaten 114 off 49 balls in first T20Sonny Baker claims three wickets in 119-run victoryAs he nears the end of a hectic summer, Harry Brook was offered the chance to rest rather than play this series and how Sri Lanka must wish Pakistan’s red-ball side had extended him enough to force a layoff. As it turned out, the 27-year-old could hardly have looked fresher as he inspired…