Extraordinary Joe: England's 'greatest ever' at it again
It was one of those wow moments.
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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.
LISTEN: England vs New Zealand 1st Test review
Nasser Hussain and Simon Doull join Ian Ward to look back on England's five-wicket win over New Zealand in the first Test at Lord's - discussing Ben Stokes' victorious start as captain, Joe Root's superb match-winning century and the tributes paid to former friend and colleague Shane Warne. Nasser Hussain and Simon Doull join Ian Ward to look back on England's five-wicket win over New Zealand in the first Test at Lord's - discussing Ben Stokes' victorious start as captain, Joe Root's superb match-winning century and the tributes paid to former friend and colleague Shane Warne.
"Tendulkar's Record Is Very Achievable": Former Australian Captain's Huge Joe Root Prediction
Joe Root was the toast of the cricketing world on Sunday, as his fine unbeaten century helped England beat New Zealand by five wickets in the opening Test at Lord's to give the hosts a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. Root also joined an elite list of players to score 10,000 runs in the longest format, becoming the joint-youngest along with Alastair Cook to do. Following Joe Root's heroics at Lord's, plaudits poured in from all parts of the world for the Englishman. Former Australia captain Mark Taylor too was effusive in his praise and went as far as saying that Root can very well break Sachin Tendulkar's all-time record of 15,921 runs in Test cricket.
Hussain: Winning start 'huge' for Stokes' England
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.
Root scores 10,000th Test run - now for Tendulkar's record?
Joe Root could surpass Sachin Tendulkar as the leading run scorer in Test history.
Hussain: Old ball gives England the advantage | Atherton: 10,000 runs for Root would be 'fantastic achievement'
Nasser Hussain believes England have a slight advantage over New Zealand heading into day four of the first Test as the Kiwis face the prospect of opening the day's play with an old ball.
Nasser Hussain pinpoints two major areas England must address after New Zealand struggles
Despite enjoying a dream start when they skittled New Zealand for just 132, England are now second favourites to win the Test after a collapse of their own with the bat and a brilliant partnership from Daryl Mitchell and Tom Blundell.