England are on the brink of defeat in the second Test against New Zealand at the Oval, ending day four on 182 for five, trailing by 281 runs. Josh Tongue acknowledged the absence of captain Ben Stokes, who was scoring runs in a county match, while Joe Root continues his stand-in captaincy.
Joe Root's unbeaten 75 has given England a fighting chance against New Zealand in the second Test at The Oval. Set a target of 463, England were 182-5 at stumps on day four, requiring 281 more runs. The match also saw Ben Stokes score 95 for Durham.
Joe Root achieved a historic milestone by scoring over 14,000 Test runs, becoming only the second batter in history to do so, joining Sachin Tendulkar. The England star reached the feat in his 302nd Test innings at The Oval against New Zealand.
New Zealand established a dominant position on day three of the second Test against England, reaching 252 for three and leading by 352 runs. Henry Nicholls scored an unbeaten 119 and Rachin Ravindra added 76, grinding down England's attack. England's batting collapsed earlier, setting up a likely series decider.
Joe Root reluctantly stepped in as England captain again during a turbulent Test against New Zealand. Despite personal batting success, the team struggled, ending day two at 222 for six, trailing by 169 runs. Key moments included Glenn Phillips' maiden Test century and crucial dismissals of Root and Brook.
Sonny Baker experienced a mix of emotions and challenges during his Test cricket debut. Initial nerves and communication issues with Joe Root were followed by a difficult spell with the ball, but Baker showed resilience.
Joe Root returned to captaincy duties for England in the second Test at Lord's, showcasing a more experimental and fun approach to the game. Despite the team's struggles, Root's leadership style evolved, balancing his new responsibilities with the need to support young bowlers.
Joe Root has acknowledged England's "disappointing" behaviour in recent months, culminating in a nightclub incident that has led to Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson being dropped for the second Test against New Zealand. Root will resume captaincy on a "game-by-game basis".
Joe Root will captain England in the second Test against New Zealand, stepping in for Ben Stokes. Root, who previously captained England in a record 64 Tests, admitted he was envious of Stokes working with coach Brendon McCullum and is taking the role on a game-by-game basis.
Joe Root has been appointed interim captain of England's Test team for the second Test against New Zealand, replacing Ben Stokes who is under investigation for an incident in a London nightclub. This marks Root's return to captaincy after a period away from the role.
Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson are out of England's second Test vs New Zealand after a nightclub incident. Joe Root returns as interim captain, while Harry Brook, previously involved in a similar incident, is overlooked for the vice-captaincy.
Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson will miss the second Test against New Zealand after breaching curfew. Joe Root will captain England in Stokes' absence, marking his return to the role after stepping down in 2022.
Joe Root will captain England in the second Test against New Zealand after Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson were dropped for breaking team curfew. The ECB is investigating the incident, and Stokes is reportedly considering his future.
Joe Root expressed admiration for Sachin Tendulkar's record, stating that being in the conversation is enough. Root is second in Test runs and aims for continuous improvement rather than just statistics.
Joe Root and Dom Bess took four wickets each as Yorkshire registered a 75-run win over Somerset in Division One of the County ChampionshipDerbyshire’s unlikely run-chase against Kent is already in tatters at 34 for four. Three wickets for Matt Milnes: Came, Jewell, Montgomery and Madsen all done and dusted.Kevin Hand says that Glamorgan are on track for their biggest ever thrashing of Hampshire. And just to hurry things along, Felix Organ is obligingly lbw to Jamie McIlroy. Hampshire are six down, and still trail by 190. Continue reading...
Joe Root and Dom Bess take four wickets each as Yorkshire spin Somerset to a 75-run Championship defeat at Taunton.
Olly Stone claimed his best bowling figures for Nottinghamshire with 5-41 to dismantle Leicestershire in the East Midlands derby. Dom Sibley scored his second successive hundred for Surrey, while Ricardo Vasconcelos made his second century of the season for Northamptonshire. Kiran Carlson hit his first Championship double century for Glamorgan against Hampshire, and Ryan Higgins scored his first century for Middlesex in nearly two years.
County Championship cricket updates from across England as Dom Sibley scores a second successive hundred for Surrey, Olly Stone takes five wickets for Leicestershire, Ryan Higgins hits a century for Middlesex, and Ricardo Vasconcelos stars for Northants. Matches ongoing across both divisions with multiple teams in strong positions.
Updates from day two of the latest Championship games Sign up for the Spin | Mail Tanya or comment BTLA pretty good looking crowd at Taunton, some huddling against a brick wall for warmth. Joe Root at first slip polishes the ball, Will Smeed, slow starting again, still on nought. Jack White on the money.Oh dear, Thomas Rew’s Championship debut ends in a duck, caught at third slip, a fourth wicket for White. He walks so slowly away, you worry his soles have slunk into the soil. Somerset 201-5. Continue reading...
Joe Root returns to the Yorkshire lineup as the County Championship enters a full round of eight matches. Teams look to improve early-season form amidst chilly conditions and high-stakes performances.
