Second Test

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.

With England 352 runs adrift of New Zealand at The Oval, two of the country's most celebrated former captains are calling on Ben Stokes' side to shelve any ambitions of a run chase and bat for survival.

England's second Test against New Zealand has taken a dramatic turn at The Kia Oval, with dropped catches from debutant James Rew and a commanding century from Henry Nicholls leaving the hosts in deep trouble heading into day four.

England find themselves 222-6 and 169 runs adrift after a calamitous second day at The Oval, featuring a crucial dropped catch, baffling tactics, and a magnificent Glenn Phillips century.