Joe Root

England were beaten by 253 runs at The Oval as New Zealand levelled the series 1-1. Jamie Hall delivers his verdict on every member of Joe Root's side.

Joe Root is holding England together in the second Test at The Oval, but a world-record target of 463 makes final-day survival look the best realistic outcome for the hosts.

Joe Root has etched his name even deeper into cricket history by becoming only the second player ever to reach 14,000 Test runs, joining the legendary Sachin Tendulkar at the pinnacle of the game.

Joe Root stood firm with an unbeaten 75 to keep England's hopes alive in the second Test against New Zealand, as the hosts closed day four on 182-5 chasing a record 463.

Joe Root is back at the helm for England's second Test against New Zealand but insists he's taking nothing for granted, while revealing he's long admired what Ben Stokes has built with Brendon McCullum.

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.