Joe Root plays "insane" reverse scoop for six in stunning masterclass vs New Zealand
Joe Root scored a brilliant 176 for England in a masterclass of Test match batting against New Zealand at Trent Bridge.
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New Zealand batter Daryl Mitchell hits six directly into spectator’s drink
New Zealand batter Daryl Mitchell may be getting an invoice for the cost of one drink after hammering a six directly into a spectator’s cup at Trent Bridge.
Shane Warne to be honoured at Lord's during England's Test with New Zealand
The late, great Shane Warne will be remembered by his former employers Sky Sports throughout next week's first Test between England and New Zealand at Lord's.
Atherton: Stokes can mould Test team until coach appointed
Ben Stokes will address the media for the first time as England's new Test captain on Tuesday, with Michael Atherton excited at the prospect of the talismanic all-rounder moulding the team in his image.
"Would Be A Mistake To Imagine Ben Stokes As Long-Term Test Captain": England Great
Former England skipper Michael Atherton feels it would be a "mistake" to consider Ben Stokes as long-term captain of England's Test team. Stokes became England's 81st Test captain on Thursday, replacing Joe Root, who resigned from the position earlier this month and remains the most successful Test captain of England in terms of number of matches won. Atherton, who captained England for 54 Tests between 1993 and 2001, feels Stokes should not be a "long-term pick", saying that the demanding Test captain's role "wears down" even the toughest of characters.
Michael Atherton says Ben Stokes is not a "long-term pick" as England Test captain
Shane Warne's son makes touching tribute to his father
'England have winner in charge of Test team' | Stokes the 'obvious choice'
Former England captains Nasser Hussain and Michael Atherton react to Ben Stokes being named as Joe Root's successor and discuss how he can help bring success back to the Test team... 'England have winner in charge of Test team'
Ben Stokes should lead England's Test team, say former captains
England captains Michael Vaughan and Nasser Hussain have thrown their support behind all-rounder Ben Stokes to become the team's Test captain after Joe Root stepped down. Bookmakers and Hussain say bowler Stuart Broad is the second favourite to replace Root. Root ended his five-year tenure as the Test skipper on Friday, saying the job had taken a heavy toll on him recently after dispiriting tours of Australia and the Caribbean capped a string of poor results.