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Watch: Joe Root's "Ridiculous" Reverse-Scoop Off Neil Wagner Sets Twitter Ablaze

With every passing day, England's refreshed approach in Test cricket under Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum is leaving viewers more in awe with their exciting brand of cricket. While the likes of Stokes and Jonny Bairstow have thrilled fans with their aggressive batting, even Joe Root, who is considered a more traditional Test batter, is getting in on the act. During Day 4 of the ongoing third Test against New Zealand at Headingley in Leeds, with England chasing 296 to complete a series sweep, Root brought out an outrageous reverse-scoop off pacer Neil Wagner to leave Twitter astonished.

Jack Leach enjoying life in ‘extremely positive’ England set-up

Jack Leach praised captain Ben Stokes and head coach Brendon McCullum for giving the confidence boost he needed to drive England’s victory push on another heady day at Headingley.

England skipper Ben Stokes becomes third batter to smash 100 sixes in Test cricket

Stokes achieved the feat with a six off Tim Southee's delivery in his 151st Test innings. Former Kiwi skipper and current England Test format coach Brendon McCullum tops the list with 107 sixes.

Daryl Mitchell breaks record with another century against England

New Zealand’s Daryl Mitchell continued to be a thorn in England’s side on day two of the Headingley Test, reaching his third century in as many games and breaking a 73-year-old record along the way.

Daryl Mitchell Leads New Zealand Rally After Stuart Broad Strikes For England

In-form Daryl Mitchell powered New Zealand's revival after Stuart Broad struck early for England on the first day of the third Test at Headingley on Thursday. New Zealand were 225 for five at close of play, with Mitchell 78 not out following his hundreds at Lord's and Trent Bridge. Those inspired efforts were insufficient to prevent the World Test champions falling 2-0 behind in the three-match series. But Mitchell will aim to add another ton as the Black Caps try to salvage a victory in the series finale. Broad, England's spearhead after James Anderson was ruled out with an ankle injury, removed Tom Latham in the first over of the day and then captured the prize wicket of New Zealand captain Kane Williamson during a return of two for 45 in 17 overs.

3rd Test, Day 1: Daryl Mitchell leads New Zealand rally after Stuart Broad strikes for England

Daryl Mitchell powered New Zealand's revival after Stuart Broad struck early for England on the first day of the third Test at Headingley on Thursday. New Zealand were 225 for five at close of play, with Mitchell 78 not out following his hundreds at Lord's and Trent Bridge.

Mitchell leads New Zealand rally after Broad strikes for England

In-form Daryl Mitchell powered New Zealand's revival after Stuart Broad struck early for England on the first day of the third Test at Headingley on Thursday.

Daryll Mitchell and Tom Bundell rescue New Zealand in second Test against England

In-form Daryl Mitchell powered New Zealand's revival after Stuart Broad struck early for England on the first day of the third Test at Headingley on Thursday.

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Watch: Joe Root's "Ridiculous" Reverse-Scoop Off Neil Wagner Sets Twitter Ablaze

Jack Leach enjoying life in ‘extremely positive’ England set-up

England skipper Ben Stokes becomes third batter to smash 100 sixes in Test cricket

Daryl Mitchell breaks record with another century against England

Daryl Mitchell Leads New Zealand Rally After Stuart Broad Strikes For England

3rd Test, Day 1: Daryl Mitchell leads New Zealand rally after Stuart Broad strikes for England

Mitchell leads New Zealand rally after Broad strikes for England

Daryll Mitchell and Tom Bundell rescue New Zealand in second Test against England