Joe Root

Ben Stokes has been omitted from England's squad for the second Test against New Zealand following a nightclub incident, with Joe Root making a remarkable return to the captaincy.

Joe Root has been named interim England captain following Ben Stokes' removal from the squad pending investigation into a nightclub incident.

Joe Root starred with the ball as Yorkshire pulled off a remarkable 75-run Championship victory over Somerset despite trailing by 112 runs after the first innings.

Joe Root's unexpected bowling heroics helped Yorkshire secure a dramatic 75-run victory over Somerset, despite conceding a significant first-innings deficit.

Joe Root's exceptional bowling figures of 4-49 helped Yorkshire secure an unlikely 75-run victory over Somerset, despite conceding a significant first innings deficit.

Joe Root's career-best bowling figures helped Yorkshire secure an unlikely Championship victory over Somerset despite being 112 runs behind on first innings.

Joe Root fell just four runs short of his 12th first-class century for Yorkshire as the hosts fought back admirably against Sussex's mammoth first-innings total.