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Ben Stokes was handed a reprieve and England a lifeline as the hosts reached 99 for four at tea in their pursuit of 277 to win the first Test against New Zealand at Lord’s.
Joe Root, playing his first match since stepping down as England Test captain, hit a match-winning 115 not out in the fourth innings at Lord's to help the hosts take a 1-0 series lead against New Zealand on Sunday. It was Root's 26th Test century and also saw him become only the second Englishman to reach 10,000 runs in the longest format of the game. As Root shook the hands of the New Zealand players after hitting the winning runs and walked back up through the hallowed Lord's pavilion to the dressing room, he got a standing ovation from all present and was met with hugs from elated teammates, led by new England Test skipper Ben Stokes.
A relieved Joe Root said the England test captaincy had taken a toll on his personal health after he guided his side to a memorable five-wicket win against New Zealand on Sunday in his first match since relinquishing the role.
Joe Root underlined the talent that had long seemed obvious from early in his career when he became just the second England batsman to score 10 000 Test runs during a match-winning hundred against New Zealand at Lord's on Sunday.
LONDON: Joe Root underlined the talent that had long seemed obvious from early in his career when he became just the second England batsman to score 10,000 Test runs during a match-winning hundred against New Zealand at Lord's on Sunday (Jun 5).
Joe Root underlined the talent that had long seemed obvious from early in his career when he became just the second England batsman to score 10,000 Test runs during a match-winning hundred against New Zealand at Lord's on Sunday. The 31-year-old Yorkshireman's typically composed 115 not out took England, who had been faltering at 69 for four, to a target of 277 and a five-wicket victory over the World Test champions with more than a day to spare.
Nasser Hussain believes England's five-wicket win over New Zealand in the first LV= Insurance Test at Lord's is 'huge' and 'absolutely vital' for new captain and head coach combo, Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum.
Joe Root said his time as England captain had ended in an "unhealthy relationship" after marking his return to the ranks with a match-winning hundred against New Zealand at Lord's.