Joe Root

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Joe Root equals Don Bradman's hundred tally in Tests (Guerilla Cricket)

Joe Root has as many centuries in Test cricket as the legendary Sir Don Bradman after he churned out a hundred against New Zealand in England's first innings at the Basin Reserve in Wellington. Root went past three figures after 7 months in Test ...

New Zealand ruled the roost in the first hour of play but England have turned the tide in emphatic fashion. Eyeing an equalizer after conceding the first Test by a massive margin, New Zealand won the toss and inserted England, who recovered magnificently from 21/3 to post 315/3 by Stumps on Day 1. Root went past three figures after 7 months in Test cricket.

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WATCH: Joe Root plays the perfect scoop against New Zealand ... (Bethive.net)

Reeling at 21/3, Harry Brook and Joe Root's partnership first stopped New Zealand's momentum on day 1 before going on to surpass the 300-run mark. Ironically, ...

The majority of New Zealand’s gains on day two came from defeating Brook, who added just two runs to his overnight total of 184. Joe Root, who was in strike position, scooped the ball over third man for a six to record the first boundary of the day. As England strengthened its threshold on the second Test against New Zealand at Basin Reserve, Joe Root scored yet another century in Test cricket.

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WATCH: Joe Root leaves commentators shell-shocked with ... (CricketTimes.com)

England batter Joe Root smashed his 29th Test century during the ongoing second Test against New Zealand at the Basin Reserve in Wellington.

The nick was faint and the umpire was unmoved but the English wicket-keeper Ben Foakes and his teammates were confident of hearing a noise and straightaway went for a review. (Harry Brook 186, Joe Root 153 not out; Matt Henry 4/100, Michael Bracwell 2/54) lead New Zealand 1/1 (James Anderson 1/1) by 434 runs. The umpire was asked to reverse his decision and Conway walked back to the pavilion for a third-ball duck.

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New Zealand vs England: Harry Brook and Joe Root put England on ... (Sky Sports)

England slipped to 21-3 at Basin Reserve after New Zealand won the toss and chose to bowl first; Harry Brook helped lead the revival for the tourists with ...

Like I've said plenty of times, look to put pressure on the bowler and be as positive as possible. Even then though, the 32-year-old was able to showcase his array of shots as New Zealand's bowlers had little answer to the questions posed by him and Brook. There were a few little miscues into gaps and whatnot which if was a little bit half-hearted, I might have been caught on at times. The 25-year-old's innings saw him equal the great Don Bradman's feat of scoring four centuries in his first six Tests. The tourists slumped to 21-3 early on after losing the toss but closed the day on 315-3, with the recovery led by the Yorkshire duo of Brook and Root who put on the highest-ever fourth-wicket stand with an unbeaten 294 at Basin Reserve. England slipped to 21-3 at Basin Reserve after New Zealand won the toss and chose to bowl first; Harry Brook helped lead the revival for the tourists with his highest Test score of 184 not out; Joe Root hit his 29th Test century too as the duo put on an unbeaten fourth-wicket stand of 294

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England's past, present and future combine in Harry 'n' Joe's ... (ESPNcricinfo.com)

The contrasting styles led to a switch between looking at the past enduring into the present and the future happening right in front of it.

Having reasoned the early strong form under Brendon McCullum and Ben Stokes after Root gave up the captaincy, this first century since July 2022 marks the beginning of a new chapter. The compulsion to push the game into fast-forward was affecting previously immaculate decision-making. Even Brook's words speak of an emotion to what followed from the seventh over that carried them through to the 65th: "I've always enjoyed watching Rooty bat and probably enjoy batting with him more than I enjoy watching him." Much like seamers varying their positions on the crease, both batters made constant little shifts here and there to instil bits of doubt in the minds of an attack. It was the treatment of Mitchell that was perhaps an example of how they tag-teamed the recovery. "And obviously as a bowler you can't really see that when you're running in so that was probably quite tricky for them to bowl at." The early success of Matt Henry and Southee came through a length that targeted the top of off stump and then let whatever green from that area of the pitch that wanted to come to the party do its thing. The only thing in common before they set about their currently unbeaten stand of 294 was the score of 21 when they arrived at the crease. With a ball to go in the over, Root charged, meeting Neil Wagner on the full, eventually puncturing the on side. Scoring areas were varied: Root primarily leg side, particularly through square leg and midwicket; Brook pretty much everywhere, but largely down the ground and through extra cover, with 101 coming in those regions. The common goal was to rebuild, but they had very different ideas of how to go about this escape. The rains had arrived to fill the Basin at around 4.50pm, the winds blowing across his eyeline as he lined up the leg side for the two runs needed for three figures.

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Harry Brook and Joe Root partnership puts England in strong ... (Yahoo News)

The pair came together with England 21 for three but reached stumps with the score 315 for three.

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Harry Brook and Joe Root put England back on track after early ... (Cricket365.com)

Zak Crawley endured another cheap dismissal before Harry Brook's run-a-ball half-century put England back on track in the decisive second Test against New ...

[England](https://www.cricket365.com/countries/england/) England were rocking now, but in Root and Brook they found a partnership to rebuild around. Henry doubled down on his strong start by picking up Ollie Pope with another fine delivery, attacking the off stump and taking a thick edge that flew to Michael Bracewell at third slip. Crawley, whose Test average has now dipped below 28, lingered for a moment before being sent on his way by the umpire. That put Crawley straight back into the spotlight but he was unable to summon a convincing response to the questions marks that continue to follow him. Root played a steadier supporting knock and had 23no at the break.

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Joe Root becomes the highest run-getter in NZ-ENG Tests: Stats (NewsBytes)

Veteran England batter Joe Root scored his 29th Test ton versus New Zealand in the ongoing second and final Test.

[David Warner](https://www.newsbytesapp.com/news/sports/david-warner) in this regard. [The latter returned unbeaten on 184](https://www.newsbytesapp.com/news/sports/harry-brook-smashes-seventh-50-plus-score-in-eight-innings/story). Among active players, only [Virat Kohli](https://www.newsbytesapp.com/news/sports/virat-kohli) boasts more international tons (74). Meanwhile, only [Steve Smith](https://www.newsbytesapp.com/news/sports/steve-smith) (30) has smoked more Test centuries than Root among active players. [Rahul Dravid](https://www.newsbytesapp.com/news/sports/rahul-dravid) (1,659), and India's [Sachin Tendulkar](https://www.newsbytesapp.com/news/sports/sachin-tendulkar) (1,595) are ahead in this regard. [Tim Southee](https://www.newsbytesapp.com/news/sports/tim-southee) and Matt Henry breathed fire with the new ball as England were reduced to 21/3. [New Zealand](https://www.newsbytesapp.com/news/sports/new-zealand-cricket-team) won the toss and opted to bowl at the Basin Reserve in Wellington. England were reduced to 21/3 when Root was joined by England's batting sensation [Harry Brook](https://www.newsbytesapp.com/news/sports/harry-brook) in the middle. The right-handed batter, who now tallies 1,560 runs at 52 in this regard, displaced John Wright (1,518) at the top. Root has a realistic chance of going past both Dravid and Tendulkar in the ongoing contest. Five of his centuries have been converted into double tons. [England](https://www.newsbytesapp.com/news/sports/england-cricket-team) batter [Joe Root](https://www.newsbytesapp.com/news/sports/joe-root) scored his 29th Test ton versus New Zealand in the ongoing second and final Test.

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Yorkshire duo Harry Brook and Joe Root make superb stand for ... (Yorkshire Post)

Harry Brook was being talked about in the same breath as some of Test cricket's all-time greats after his fourth century in six appearances, but the England ...

“One of the things I’ve really tried to do is stay as level headed as possible, but it’s been a good few months. Brook senior hit 29 fours and seven sixes in his day out against Woodhouse in 2001, and his son brought the same kind of style to a But my dad’s highest score is 210 and my highest score is 194 so that’s in the back of my mind.

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Brook bashes Kiwis to put England in commanding position (cricket.com.au)

England are in a commanding position in the second Test in New Zealand, going to an early stumps on day one at 3-315, with Harry Brook and Joe Root ...

Batting sensation Brook was 184 not out from 169 balls, with Root on 101, the Yorkshire pair having steered England from a position of peril at 3-21 in the first hour at the Basin Reserve. Harry Brook and Joe Root scored centuries in an unbroken 294-run stand to drive England to 3-315 before play was abandoned due to rain on day one of the second Test in Wellington on Friday. England are in a commanding position in the second Test in New Zealand, going to an early stumps on day one at 3-315, with Harry Brook and Joe Root dominating

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New Zealand v England second Test day one report and scorecard ... (Sportinglife.com)

Harry Brook's remarkable rise continued with a big unbeaten hundred as he shared a game-changing partnership with fellow centurion Joe Root on day one of ...

Having showed off his blunt power game, Brook was now threading balls to the third man boundary. On 99 Brook threaded a cut to the ropes, celebrating what is fast becoming a familiar achievement with Root. Root, who survived a first-ball lbw appeal, flew under the radar as he settled in for a long stay, but Brook’s natural exuberance carried him past 50 by lunch. Henry picked up another when his attacking off stump line proved too good for Ollie Pope, who sent a thick edge flying to Bracewell in the cordon. First to fall was Zak Crawley, nicking Henry behind with just two to his name, his latest unconvincing response to question marks over his place in the side. He thrashed the Kiwi attack to all parts, driving hard and true, pulling with authority and throwing his hands any hint of width.

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New Zealand vs England: Harry Brook and Joe Root ride to rescue ... (Evening Standard)

Brook's century, in particular, was sublime. No one in history has scored more runs after nine Test innings than the 24-year-old Yorkshireman, with his century ...

In particular, Wagner took a battering, as he conceded 101 runs from his 17 overs without taking a wicket. It was not even midday, but it would be the last time a New Zealander had a smile on their face all afternoon. There was a bit of seam, but it was more bounce than anything. “As a bowler, you can’t really see that when you’re running in, so that was probably quite tricky for them to bowl at. No one in history has scored more runs after nine Test innings than the 24-year-old Yorkshireman, with his century at the Basin Reserve today the fourth of his career and, arguably, his best. Just the situation of the game more than anything.

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Master Root & apprentice Brook show England future (BBC Sport)

For the third consecutive Test he had been named player of the match. He usually sends prizes and trophies to his grandma Pauline, who often has Harry's cricket ...

Gloveman Foakes has the temperament for the top of the order. "I'm just trying to enjoy the moment and live in what's happening at the minute. If Zak Crawley survives at the top of the order, does that mean Ben Foakes makes way and Bairstow keeps wicket? When they came together on the first morning of the second Test in Wellington, England were 21-3 and rocking. Brook celebrated his 24th birthday on Wednesday with a round of golf. He is a one-man highlight reel capable of playing shots that take the breath away. He sleeps tonight with an average of 100.88, better than the greatest of them all, Donald Bradman. "He got me out in the nets and he just continually talks about it. Three hundreds in his first five Tests, all of them quicker than a hiccup. "My grandma was sat in the car watching. He usually sends prizes and trophies to his grandma Pauline, who often has Harry's cricket kit drying on the washing line in her garden that overlooks Burley-in-Wharfedale Cricket Club. "I might have a glass of this myself tonight," he said.

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Joe Root Century: 8 महीने बाद बाद शतक लगाकर छा गए जो रूट, डॉन ... (News24 Hindi)

Joe Root Century: जो रूट ने 8 महीने बाद टेस्ट क्रिकेट में शानदार शतक लगाया। इसी के साथ उन्होंने ...

और पढ़िए –

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जो रूट ने की डॉन ब्रैडमैन की बराबरी, अब इस मामले में बस विराट कोहली से हैं ... (India TV हिंदी)

Joe Root Test Centuries: इंग्लैंड के धाकड़ बल्लेबाज जो रूट ने अपना 29वां टेस्ट शतक लगाया।

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ENG vs NZ 2nd Test: वेलिंग्टन टेस्ट में इंग्लैंड की स्थिति मजबूत, पहले ... (ABP News)

England vs New Zealand: इंग्लैंड ने न्यूजीलैंड के खिलाफ दूसरे टेस्ट में अपनी स्थिति मजबूत कर ली ...

बेन स्टोक्स की अगुवाई में इंग्लैंड बीते 11 टेस्ट में से 10 मैच जीत चुका है. वहीं अगर इंग्लैंड की बात की जाए तो बेन स्टोक्स की टीम पिछले कुछ महीनों से टेस्ट में शानदार प्रदर्शन कर रही है. इंग्लैंड की टीम टेस्ट क्रिकेट में बैजबॉल रणनीति फॉलो करती है. पहले दिन का खेल समाप्त होने पर इंग्लैंड ने पहली पारी में 3 विकेट पर 315 रन बनाए थे. न्यूजीलैंड के खिलाफ खेली जा रही दो टेस्ट मैचों की सीरीज में इंग्लैंड 1-0 से आगे है. यही वजह रही इंग्लैंड पहले दिन बड़ा स्कोर बनाने में सफल रहा.

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Video: Joe Root से कॉमेंटेटरों ने की शिकायत, बल्लेबाज ने अगली गेंद पर ... (TV9 Hindi)

Joe root और Harry Brook ने न्यूजीलैंड के खिलाफ खेले जा रहे दूसरे टेस्ट मैच के पहले दिन इंग्लैंड ...

चौथे ओवर की चौथी गेंद पर मैट हेनरी ने जैक क्रॉले को पवेलियन की राह दिखाई. बाएं हाथ के तेज गेंदबाज ने इस ओवर की तीन गेंदें फेंक दी थी तभी कॉमेंटेटरों ने कहा कि, “ब्रूक ने दूसरे छोर पर शानदार खेल दिखाया है.रूट ने जो रूट की तरह बल्लेबाजी नहीं की है.” वहीं दूसरे कॉमेंटेटर ने इस बीच कहा, “आज कोई रिवर्स स्वीप नहीं लगा.” कॉमेंटेटर का ये कहना था कि रूट ने चौथी गेंद पर रिवर्स स्वीप मार दिया. वेग्नर ने गेंद ऑफ स्टंप के काफी बाहर फेंकी और रूट ने इस पर रिवर्स स्वीप मार चौका ले लिया. रूट और ब्रूक के बीच अभी तक चौथे विकेट के लिए 294 रनों की साझेदारी हो गई है. उनकी और हैरी ब्रूक के बीच हुई शानदार शतकीय साझेदारी के दम पर इंग्लैंड ने पहले दिन शुक्रवार का अंत तीन विकेट के नुकसान पर 315 रनों के साथ किया है. [जो रूट](https://www.tv9hindi.com/tag/joe-root) ने न्यूजीलैंड के खिलाफ खेले जा रहे दूसरे टेस्ट मैच के पहले दिन शानदार शतक जमाया है.

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Joe Root के बल्ले से 8 महीने बाद आया टेस्ट शतक, महान खिलाड़ी के ... (Samachar Nama)

Joe Root के बल्ले से 8 महीने बाद आया टेस्ट शतक, महान खिलाड़ी के रिकॉर्ड की कर ली बराबरी.

साथ ही उन्होंने हैरी ब्रूक के साथ मिलकर चौथे विकेट के लिए 294 रन की साझेदारी की ।पहले दिन स्टंप तक हैरी ब्रूक 184 रन बनाकर नाबाद थे। बता दें कि मैच के दूसरे दिन ये दोनों ही खिलाड़ी इंग्लैंड को और मजबूत स्थिति में पहुंचाने का काम कर सकते हैं। सीरीज के पहले टेस्ट मैच में भी इंग्लैंड ने धमाकेदार जीत दर्ज की थी। क्रिकेट न्यूज़ डेस्क। इंग्लिश बल्लेबाज जो रूट ने शानदार फॉर्म दिखाते हुए न्यूजीलैंड के खिलाफ वेलिंग्टन टेस्ट मैच में शतक जड़ दिया। मैच में पहले दिन का खेल खत्म होने के बाद वह 182 गेंद में 101 रन बनाकर नाबाद लौटे । बता दें कि जो रूट ने 8 महीने बाद टेस्ट में शतक जड़ने का काम किया है। न्यूजीलैंड के खिलाफ दूसरे टेस्ट मैच में शतक जड़ने के साथ ही जो रूट ने दिग्गज डॉन ब्रैडमैन के रिकॉर्ड की बराबरी कर ली है। जो रूट ने अपने करियर का 29 वां टेस्ट शतक जड़ने का काम किया। ऑस्ट्रेलिया के महान खिलाड़ी डॉन ब्रैडमैन ने भी अपने करियर में 29 शतक जड़े थे।बता दें कि इंग्लैंड के पूर्व कप्तान जो रूट की गिनती टेस्ट के सबसे बेहतरीन खिलाड़ियों में होती है।

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हैरी ब्रुक और जो रूट के शतक, इंग्लैंड अच्छी स्थिति में (Navabharat)

वेलिंगटन: इंग्लैंड ने हैरी ब्रुक (Harry Brook) (184 रन) और जो रूट (Joe Root) (101 रन) के शतक और दोनों के ...

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VIDEO : जो रूट ने तो हद ही कर दी, पहले मैच में आउट हुए थे लेकिन फिर भी ... (Cricketnmore हिंदी)

ENG vs NZ 2nd Test: न्यूजीलैंड के खिलाफ खेले जा रहे दूसरे टेस्ट मैच के पहले दिन का खेल खत्म ...

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बेन स्टोक्स ने फिर किया हैरान, जो रूट के नाबाद रहते घोषित की इंग्लैंड की पारी ... (Hindustan हिंदी)

बेन स्टोक्स ने फिर किया हैरान, जो रूट के नाबाद रहते घोषित की इंग्लैंड की पारी; हैरी ब्रूक ...

ब्रूक के आउट होने के बाद जो रूट ने निचले क्रम के बल्लेबाजों के साथ मिलकर टीम को 400 के पार पहुंचाया। जैसे ही रूट ने चौके के साथ 150 रन का आंकड़ा पार किया तो स्टोक्स ने पारी घोषित कर टीम बल्लेबाजों को वापस पवेलियन बुला लिया। बता दें, सीरीज का पहला मैच जीतकर इंग्लैंड दो मैच की सीरीज में 1-0 से आगे चल रही है। इंग्लैंड के कप्तान बेन स्टोक्स ने एक बार फिर हर किसी को हैरान करते हुए न्यूजीलैंड के खिलाफ दूसरे टेस्ट के दूसरे दिन अपनी पहली पारी 435 रनों पर घोषित कर दी। इंग्लैंड ने इस दौरान 8 विकेट खोए थे और स्टार बल्लेबाज जो रूट नाबाद 153 रन बनाकर पवेलियन लौटे। रूट के अलावा हैरी ब्रूक ने न्यूजीलैंड के गेंदबाजों के धागे खोले, इस युवा बल्लेबाज ने 186 रनों की पारी खेली। इन दोनों के अलावा कोई भी इंग्लिश बल्लेबाज 30 रन का आंकड़ा पार नहीं कर पाया, यहां तक कप्तान स्टोक्स भी 27 के निजी स्कोर पर पवेलियन लौटे। इंग्लैंड के पास आसानी से 500 या 600 रनों तक पहुंचने का मौका था, मगर स्टोक्स ने आक्रामक रवैया दिखाते हुए पारी को दूसरे दिन के पहले सेशन में ही घोषित करने का फैसला लिया। खबर लिखे जाने तक मेजबान न्यूजीलैंड ने 7 विकेट के नुकसान पर अपने 2 विकेट गंवा दिए हैं। बेन स्टोक्स ने फिर किया हैरान, जो रूट के नाबाद रहते घोषित की इंग्लैंड की पारी; हैरी ब्रूक ने मचाई तबाही

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Joe Root matches Don Bradman's tally of tons in Test cricket as ... (Republic World)

Joe Root, who on day 1 of the Test recorded his 29th Test century has in the process equaled the hundreds tally of Sir Donald Bradman.

[England'](https://www.republicworld.com/sports-news/cricket-news/south-africa-reach-maiden-womens-t20-world-cup-final-with-upset-win-over-england-articleshow.html)s dominant display in the [New Zealand](https://www.republicworld.com/sports-news/cricket-news/nz-vs-eng-new-zealand-players-show-their-class-again-with-brilliant-gesture-for-fans-articleshow.html) tour continues as the side has again put a solid score on the board in the first innings. Courtesy of the monumental centuries by Brook and Root, England amassed a total of 435 after just 87.1 overs, declaring after losing 8 wickets. Here are a few of the reactions. Reeling at 21/3, the partnership of [Harry brook](https://www.republicworld.com/sports-news/cricket-news/vaughan-makes-big-statement-on-harry-brook-fans-say-let-him-play-ashwin-jadeja-in-india-articleshow.html) and Joe Root first took the momentum away from New Zealand on day 1 and then did not stop before crossing the 300-run partnership. Root scored 153 not out in the first innings. Joe Root made yet another 100 in Test cricket, as England tightens its grip over the second Test against New Zealand at Basin Reserve.

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Stats Show Joe Root Is The Best Among 'Fab Four' As He Leaves ... (SportzWiki)

Joe Root has been in sensational form in Tests for quite some time now. The right-handed batsman has been the most prolific run-scorer in Tests in the last ...

Well, things have changed by leaps and bounds in the last couple of years and it won’t be wrong to say that Root has been the best performer among the Fab Four in recent times. Not very long, Kohli and Smith were considered way ahead of the other two while Root was usually seen as the weakest in the club. The runs scored by him in 2021 are the third-most scored in a calendar year in the history of Test cricket. 2022 was also a good year with the bat for Joe Root. The right-handed batsman has been the most prolific run-scorer in Tests in the last couple of years. Joe Root has been in sensational form in Tests for quite some time now.

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Joe Root Test average: How much does Joe Root average in Tests ... (The Sportsrush)

Joe Root Test average in 2023: The former English captain is back to averaging 50 in Test cricket.

It is noteworthy that it wouldn’t be wrong to say that Root rediscovered himself as a Test batter since the start of 2021. Root, who was averaging 49.30 before the start of this match, is currently averaging 50.01 after 236 innings in Test cricket. It all had happened on the first delivery of the 88th over when Root shuffled across his stumps to nonchalantly flick New Zealand fast bowler Matt Henry for a six over deep square leg.

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Joe Root shines before New Zealand collapse in second Test (Hindustan Times)

Ben Stokes' declaration paid immediate dividends as Anderson, the world's top-ranked Test bowler at the age of 40, scythed through New Zealand's top order ...

"I just think it was a brilliant call, personally, from him," Root said of Stokes' declaration. Ben Stokes' declaration paid immediate dividends as Anderson, the world's top-ranked test bowler at the age of 40, scythed through New Zealand's top order with three quick wickets. [Cricket News](https://www.hindustantimes.com/cricket)and [Cricket Schedule](https://www.hindustantimes.com/cricket/schedule)along with [Cricket Live Score](https://www.hindustantimes.com/topic/live-score)of ongoing matches. Ollie Pope took a brilliant, one-handed catch at silly point to remove the all-rounder but Mitchell was culpable for hitting in the air off the face of the bat. Ben Stokes' declaration paid immediate dividends as Anderson, the world's top-ranked Test bowler at the age of 40, scythed through New Zealand's top order with three quick wickets. An unbeaten Joe Root century and a bowling masterclass by James Anderson put England in complete control of the second test on Saturday, as New Zealand's hopes of levelling the series plunged with shambolic batting on a rain-hit day two.

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New Zealand vs England: Joe Root shines before New Zealand ... (The Indian Express)

New Zealand were 138 for seven when showers fell midway through the last session at Basin Reserve and forced play to be halted for the day, still 297 runs ...

Recalled New Zealand paceman Matt Henry ended their epic stand when Brook hit a return catch to the bowler but Stokes kept up the pressure with a quickfire 27 before he was caught slogging Neil Wagner to mid-off. The tourists started the day at 315 for three, with the Yorkshire duo looking to carry on. It was Pope’s second one-hander, having taken the first with his left after a sweeping Nicholls top-edged into his own elbow, with the ball pinging over his shoulder to the fielder. Ollie Pope took a brilliant, one-handed catch at silly point to remove the all-rounder but Mitchell was culpable for hitting in the air off the face of the bat. Though Harry Brook (186) was denied a double-century in a 302-run stand with Root, the former England skipper marched on to an unbeaten 153. An unbeaten Joe Root century and a bowling masterclass by James Anderson put England in complete control of the second test on Saturday, as New Zealand’s hopes of levelling the series plunged with shambolic batting on a rain-hit day two.

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Joe Root says Ben Stokes' declaration key to England's 2nd Test ... (Sportstar)

The tourists are on the verge of a series sweep after dominating day two at the Basin Reserve, reducing the Black Caps to 138-7 when rain forced an early ...

“But it’s also understanding that you don’t have to score off every ball. England has employed the same mix of aggressive batting and potent new-ball bowling that’s been at the heart of its commanding 267-run win in the first Test at Mount Maunganui. Joe Root hailed another aggressive declaration from England captain Ben Stokes on Saturday as the key to its commanding position in the second Test against New Zealand in Wellington.

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Joe Root impressed by 'brilliant' Ben Stokes declaration as England ... (Chard & Ilminster News)

James Anderson promptly removed Devon Conway and Kane Williamson in that bonus window before lunch and Will Young just afterwards, sowing the seeds for New ...

We know Baz and we know that’s a phrase that is being thrown around. I think it just comes through time and experience of understanding how you manage both.” It’s a matter of time in my eyes. “It just seemed a very brave and attacking option. Credit to him, he’s just walked so naturally into the role, he’s managing the game really well and everyone is responding to it. “He’s that kind of big game player and there will be a situation where we’ll be up against it and he’ll stand up and deliver.

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Joe Root unbeaten as England bowlers bring New Zealand to its ... (The Guardian)

Joe Root's unbeaten 153 helped England declare at 435-8 before Jack Leach and James Anderson took three wickets each as New Zealand slumped to 138 for 7.

There was some purchase for the left-armer to work with but, in theory, two solid left-handers in Tom Latham and Henry Nicholls should have been tricky to prise out. But, as Stokes said before the series, he is less interested in being one of the best himself these days, preferring to pour all his energies into others. [Jimmy Anderson](https://www.theguardian.com/sport/jimmy-anderson), back in the city where his career truly took off in 2008, was immaculate when taking three wickets with the new ball. For the second time in the series Stokes pulled the plug on England’s first innings. It is just that the less the England captain pays heed to the demands of maintaining his personal output, the more this team appear to take on some of the unquantifiable aspects of his cricket; the aura, the golden arm, and that unrelenting forward momentum. It may be that Australia, once freed from the tumultuous spin-cycle they are currently experiencing in India, find a way to push back this summer.

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Joe Root hails captain Ben Stokes for 'getting the best out of himself ... (Daily Mail)

PAUL NEWMAN IN WELLINGTON: Root made an unbeaten 153 before Stokes latest imaginative declaration with England at 435 for eight.

‘You look at all the young lads that are thriving at the moment and he’s certainly getting the best out of them. ‘As well as I thought I played a lot of credit has to go to him because he’s almost playing on a different planet, on a completely different surface to everyone else. ‘I think he’s doing a brilliant job of getting the best out of himself as a leader,’ said Root after rain had again curtailed the second day. It’s just a matter of time in my eyes.’ as England edge towards a seventh successive Test win in New Zealand [Joe Root](/sport/joe-root/index.html) paid tribute to the captaincy of [Ben Stokes](/sport/ben-stokes/index.html) after another productive day for England and then insisted his successor will soon return to his barnstorming best.

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Joe Root says he 'owed' England a hundred after lean run of scores (ESPNcricinfo.com)

Unbeaten 153 drives home first-day advantage before bowlers cement dominance.

You always judge how well you've played off the back of a result and I'm certainly sat here in this position, at the end of day two, having them seven-down with a huge lead is very satisfying right now. To be part of such a big partnership was really pleasing and I think the best thing was I had the best seat in the house to watch Harry go about his business. "He's just walked so naturally into the role, he's managing the game really well and everyone is responding to it. When you get down the other end it just feels like there's less pressure on you, and more opportunity to get him back on strike and down the business end. This was Root's fourth century under Ben Stokes' and Brendon McCullum's tenure, but it came after he had admitted to struggling to find a balance between contributing and doing so in a manner which aligns with the new attacking approach of this side. It allowed England to declare on 435 for 8 and have two cracks at the New Zealand batting order before and after lunch.

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Joe Root hailed as "best player in the world" after excellent 153 vs ... (Mirror.co.uk)

Sir Alastair Cook had some lavish praise for Joe Root after the England star struck 153 against New Zealand, claiming "there is not a better player in the ...

Fellow England legend David Gower added: "Joe just got on with his job beautifully and was hitting sixes as well, proving you can do it his way. "When he hits that rhythm of batting, there is not a better player in the world. However, he then lost form against [South Africa](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/south-africa-cricket-team), averaging just 11.50 in the series, and struggled on flat pitches in [Pakistan](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/pakistan-cricket-team), making just one score above 23 in five innings. "He's done it time and time again for England. On day two, however, Root showed much more intent as England looked to move the game on, smashing 52 runs off 42 balls including three sixes. After stepping down as captain and handing the reigns over to

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