Joe Root century checks Lancashire’s victory bid in Roses clash
Former England Test captain Joe Root thwarted a Lancashire attack containing James Anderson to register his first Roses century and give Yorkshire hope of avoiding defeat at Headingley.
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James Anderson Says "Learned Some Stuff" From Pakistan Pacer At Lancashire
England pacer James Anderson was all praise for teammate Hasan Ali as the Pakistan fast bowler continues to impress with his performances for Lancashire in the ongoing County Championship. The 27-year-old is currently the joint-highest wicket-taker across the two divisions, having bagged 24 wickets in 8 innings with the help of two five-wicket hauls. The legendary England pacer, who has also picked eight wickets in two games so far, feels that bowling alongside Hasan has been a great learning curve for him
Harry Brook to push for England Test debut against 'best to ever live' James Anderson
Yorkshire star Harry Brook is looking forward to testing himself against a Lancashire bowling attack led by the "best Test seamer to ever live" in James Anderson in the Roses derby match later this week.
Harry Brook eager to press England claims against ‘best ever’ James Anderson
Yorkshire’s rising star Harry Brook is out to prove his England credentials in this week’s Roses match, pitting himself against an attack led by a man he calls “the best Test seamer to ever live”.
Ben Stokes eager to see Joe Root return to No 4 spot in England's batting line-up
New England Test captain Ben Stokes said that star batsman Joe Root will return to number four position a revamped England line-up.
Joe Root to bat at four in Tests, says new skipper Ben Stokes
Stokes wants predecessor Joe Root to return to number four in the batting order for the series against New Zealand, a position where he has accumulated over 5,000 runs and notched up 14 centuries. Root, who resigned from the captaincy after the series defeat against the West Indies, scored two hundreds while batting at three in the Caribbean but Stokes feels that he is more suited to his original position. "I've already spoken with Joe.
Cricket - Root to bat at four in tests, says new skipper Stokes
England's new test skipper Ben Stokes wants predecessor Joe Root to return to number four in the batting order for the series against New Zealand, a position where he has accumulated over 5,000 runs and notched up 14 centuries.
County Championship: England hopefuls Sibley and Burns both score centuries
The Birmingham side won the toss and decided to bat on what appeared to look a very good pitch as Sibley hit 118 from his six hours at the crease.