England vs New Zealand, second Test day five live: score and latest updates from Trent Bridge
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England chasing 299 to beat New Zealand: second Test, day five – live!
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Father reveals Joe Root practiced batting on one leg to achieve balance
Covid-19 pandemic, English maestro Joe Root started practicing batting on one leg to achieve better balance, his father Matt has revealed. One of the greatest modern-day batters, Root has been in phenomenal form in the ongoing Test series against New Zealand in which he not only scaled the 'Mount 10K' peak, but also surpassed Indian legend Sunil Gavaskar in the list of top run-getters in the traditional format. Giving an account of Root's dedication towards becoming one of the best in the world, his father spoke about his preparation, especially during the pandemic.
New Zealand set England 299 to win on final day
NOTTINGHAM, England : New Zealand set England a target of 299 to win the second test - and the series - after they were bowled out for 284 at Trent Bridge on Tuesday.
Games-NZ lawn bowler Lawson suspended for homophobic slur, to miss Commonwealth Games
New Zealand lawn bowler Gary Lawson is set to miss the Commonwealth Games later this year after receiving a 16-week suspension for the use of a homophobic slur, Bowls New Zealand said on Tuesday.
Jack Leach is running out of time to prove he can succeed in all conditions
The first ball was a little full, and reverse-swept through backward point for four. The next was an overcorrection - dragged too short, now clipped through midwicket for another boundary. The third was another overcorrection - this time too full once again, and driven to the cover boundary.
England eye stunning Test Bridge win after late New Zealand collapse
England are eyeing a memorable victory in the second LV= Insurance Test at Trent Bridge after reducing New Zealand to 224-7, and a lead of 238, by stumps on day four, setting up the possibility of a thrilling final-day run chase.
New Zealand throw away wickets to give England hope
NOTTINGHAM, England: New Zealand built a lead of 238 with three second innings wickets remaining on Monday (Jun 13) heading into a delicately poised final day of the second test against England.