Jofra Archer in action for England on November 30, 2019
Five things we learned from England's tour of New Zealand
The going was tough for Jofra Archer but Joe Root may finally have found some form.
Dec 3, 09:47
 Jofra Archer in action for England on November 30, 2019
Joe Root confident Jofra Archer will learn from New Zealand struggles
Archer impressed in the Ashes and World Cup but only got two wickets in New Zealand.
Dec 3, 09:41
 Joe Root in action for England on December 2, 2019
Recap: Day four of the second Test between New Zealand and England
Root's heroics may not be enough for England to save the series.
Dec 2, 11:15
 Joe Root in action for England on December 2, 2019
Joe Root calls for "one big last push" as England chase unlikely victory
The England captain hit a double century to put his side in charge, but Tuesday's forecast could harm their hopes of levelling the series.
Dec 2, 11:13
 Joe Root in action for England on December 2, 2019
Root reaches double century as England stage fightback in Hamilton
Root's innings saw him enter the list of top ten England Test run scorers.
Dec 2, 10:17
 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
The sporting weekend in pictures
The best images from the weekend's sporting action.
Dec 2, 05:00
 Joe Root kisses his own helmet after reaching a century on December 1, 2019
Root notches up third double hundred to give England lead over New Zealand
His 193-run stand alongside Ollie Pope lifted England into a comfortable position of 455 for five.
Dec 2, 03:35
 Ollie Pope in action for England on September 8, 2018
Root and Pope stand firm as England take narrow lead over New Zealand
England have a four-run advantage at lunch on day four.
Dec 2, 00:19
 Joe Root kisses his own helmet after reaching a century on December 1, 2019
Recap: Day three of the second Test between New Zealand and England
Rory Burns also reached three figures.
Dec 1, 08:39
 Joe Root in action for England on December 1, 2019
Rory Burns: 'Everyone knows exactly what Joe Root can do'
The opener and his captain both hit hundreds as England fought back against New Zealand.
Dec 1, 08:36
 Joe Root kisses his own helmet after reaching a century on December 1, 2019
Defiant Joe Root hits century on day three of second Test
The Yorkshireman was in a defiant mood on the third day of the second Test.
Dec 1, 08:21
 Joe Root in action for England on December 1, 2019
Burns, Root confidently steady ship for England
England are playing New Zealand at Hamilton.
Dec 1, 00:32
 Joe Root during England nets on November 26, 2019
Paul Collingwood confident England batting unit can build big totals
Collingwood was an ever-present in the only English side to win a Test series in Australia in the last 32 years.
Nov 28, 18:32
 New Zealand's Ross Taylor pictured on July 9, 2019
Ross Taylor warns Joe Root's return to form is "only a matter of time"
The captain has struggled to make runs recently.
Nov 28, 08:13
 England's Jos Buttler walks off after losing his wicket on November 25, 2019
Jos Buttler to miss second Test with back injury?
The wicketkeeper-batsman hurt his back in a gym.
Nov 28, 08:11
 England bowler Jofra Archer pictured in November 2019
Joe Root insists Jofra Archer is "absolutely fine" to face New Zealand
England are 1-0 down in the series.
Nov 27, 22:20
 Joe Root during England nets on November 26, 2019
England captain Joe Root confident of return to form
The Yorkshireman struggled in the first Test in New Zealand.
Nov 27, 22:20
 Joe Root during England nets on November 26, 2019
Five key talking points ahead of the second Test between England and New Zealand
New Zealand lead the two-Test series 1-0 ahead of this week's clash in Hamilton.
Nov 27, 13:28
 Joe Root is dismissed on September 14, 2019
Ben Stokes launches defence of Joe Root England captaincy
The all-rounder said the pressures of being skipper were "huge".
Nov 27, 08:05
 England head coach Chris Silverwood before the press conference on October 10, 2019
Chris Silverwood to fly home during second Test due to family bereavement
Graham Thorpe and Paul Collingwood will take charge of the team alongside captain Joe Root.
Nov 26, 21:53
 Joe Root is dismissed on September 14, 2019
Chris Silverwood admits England coaches must help ease burden on Joe Root
Root's position as Test captain is coming under increasing pressure.
Nov 26, 18:19
 Jofra Archer in action for England on September 15, 2019
Ashley Giles urges fans to come forward in Jofra Archer racism case
England paceman Jofra Archer said he was racially abused during the first Test against New Zealand.
Nov 26, 18:18
 Joe Root pictured on November 25, 2019
Joe Root calls for patience after England suffer heavy first-Test defeat
The tourists were beaten by an innings and 65 runs in New Zealand.
Nov 25, 09:23
 Joe Root pictured on November 25, 2019
England vs. New Zealand day five: Joe Root's side fold under pressure again
The tourists are 1-0 down in the two-match series.
Nov 25, 08:28
 New Zealand's BJ Watling celebrates his century on November 23, 2019
New Zealand build first innings lead over England
The home side made steady progress on an attritional day on a slow pitch.
Nov 23, 09:35
 New Zealand's BJ Watling celebrates his century on November 23, 2019
First Test day three: BJ Watling bats New Zealand into first innings lead
The New Zealand wicketkeeper did not want to field on Saturday and frustrated England.
Nov 23, 09:33
 England's Rory Burns walks off the pitch dejected after his wicket is taken by New Zealand's Colin de Grandhomme on November 21, 2019
Rory Burns "disappointed" despite half-century in New Zealand
England closed on 241 for four against New Zealand in Mount Maunganui.
Nov 21, 10:03
 Ben Stokes reaches his half-century for England on November 21, 2019
First Test day one: England trio hit half-centuries in New Zealand
England had to be patient before Joe Denly and Ben Stokes cut loose.
Nov 21, 09:59
 Ben Stokes reaches his half-century for England on November 21, 2019
Tense opening day sees England reach 241-4 against NZ
The two-Test series began in tense style, with three men making fifties against tight bowling.
Nov 21, 09:17
 Dom Sibley during England nets on November 20, 2019
Dom Sibley in line for England debut against New Zealand
Sibley was the only batsman in Division One of the County Championship to go past 1,000 runs this year.
Nov 20, 06:56
 Moeen Ali in action for England on November 6, 2018
Joe Root hints at Test recall for Moeen Ali
Moeen was granted an indefinite sabbatical from Test cricket after being dropped from the Ashes squad.
Nov 20, 06:52
 Jofra Archer pictured on September 13, 2019
Joe Root: 'Jofra Archer underestimates his own talent'
The first Test between New Zealand and England begins on Thursday.
Nov 19, 22:17
 New Zealand batsman Kane Williamson celebrates scoring a century against South Africa on June 19, 2019
Kane Williamson admits losing World Cup on boundary countback was "hard to take"
Williamson said the Black Caps' World Cup final loss in seemingly arbitrary fashion was 'hard to take'.
Nov 19, 22:15
 Jos Buttler in action at The Oval on September 12, 2019
Jos Buttler century in vain as England draw in New Zealand warm-up
The paceman took three wickets and looks on-song for the first Test.
Nov 17, 09:28
 Joe Root in action at The Oval on September 12, 2019
Ashley Giles backs Joe Root to captain England in next Ashes series
England's team boss says Root is the right man to lead on the next Ashes tour.
Nov 16, 08:34
 Ben Stokes pictured on September 4, 2019
Ben Stokes not "desperate" to become England captain
The all-rounder feels the responsibility would be too much for him.
Nov 15, 12:21
 Jofra Archer in action for England on September 13, 2019
England bowlers made to work hard in final NZ warm-up
Ben Stokes and Jofra Archer each took two wickets against the New Zealand A side.
Nov 15, 07:06
 Joe Root is dismissed on September 14, 2019
Root calls for 'patience' with England Test strategy
The England captain backed new coach Chris Silverwood's calls for an attritional approach when required.
Nov 14, 20:06
 Joe Root is dismissed on September 14, 2019
Joe Root drops back to four in England Test batting order
Root feels England will get more out out of him as a batsman and captain.
Nov 14, 08:17
 Joe Root in action at The Oval on September 12, 2019
England unconvincing in warm-up draw against New Zealand XI
Finn Allen's classy century help the hosts to a draw.
Nov 13, 07:07
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