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Joe Root Goes Past India Legend Sunil Gavaskar In All-Time Test Runs List
Joe Root has been on a run-scoring spree in Test cricket in the past year. After his batting exploits in the opening Test at Lord's against New Zealand where he scored a century to take England to victory, Root joined an elite list of players to score 10,000 runs in the longest format of the game. He followed that up with yet another stunning knock to lead England's reply to New Zealand's mammoth first innings total of 553 in the second Test. Root's 176-run knock in the first innings also helped him go past India batting legend Sunil Gavaskar in the all-time Test runs list.
Father reveals Joe Root practiced batting on one leg to achieve balance
Covid-19 pandemic, English maestro Joe Root started practicing batting on one leg to achieve better balance, his father Matt has revealed. One of the greatest modern-day batters, Root has been in phenomenal form in the ongoing Test series against New Zealand in which he not only scaled the 'Mount 10K' peak, but also surpassed Indian legend Sunil Gavaskar in the list of top run-getters in the traditional format. Giving an account of Root's dedication towards becoming one of the best in the world, his father spoke about his preparation, especially during the pandemic.
England chasing target of 299 to win second Test after NZ add further 60 runs
England were left with an imposing chase of 299 in 72 overs to win the second LV= Insurance Test after New Zealand’s last-wicket pair shifted the balance of power at Trent Bridge.
New Zealand set England 299 to win on final day
NOTTINGHAM, England : New Zealand set England a target of 299 to win the second test - and the series - after they were bowled out for 284 at Trent Bridge on Tuesday.
Ireland name five uncapped players in squad to tour New Zealand
Ireland head coach Andy Farrell has included five uncapped players in his 40-man squad for the upcoming tour of New Zealand.
McCarthy and Prendergast among five uncapped players for New Zealand tour
Ireland head coach Andy Farrell has named five uncapped players in his squad for the upcoming tour of New Zealand.
England vs New Zealand, 2nd Test, Day 5 Live Score: Daryl Mitchell Key As New Zealand Eye Strong Lead
ENG vs NZ, 2nd Test, Day 5 Live Updates: New Zealand will look to take a strong lead when they'll resume their second innings at 224 for seven on Day 5 of the ongoing second Test at the Trent Bridge in Nottingham. The visitors had taken a 238 runs lead before Stumps were called on Day 4. Daryl Mitchell, who had missed out on his maiden Test double century during the first innings, is batting on 38 not out, while Matt Henry had also joined him in the middle before the close of the day's play. England bowlers had made a strong fightback on Day 4 after Will Young and Devon Conway had hit fifties. Matthew Potts took two wickets while Stuart Broad, James Anderson and Jack Leach had taken a wicket each. Earlier, Ollie Pope and Joe Root's marathon innings of 145 and 176, respectively, had propelled England to a strong total of 539. New Zealand had taken a narrow first-innings lead of 14, having posted 553 on the board in the first innings. (LIVE SCORECARD)