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How Joe Root filled Ben Stokes’ funky shoes to help new-look England keep New Zealand in check

New Zealand 284-7 (75): England’s stand-in skipper managed a new-look bowling attack well on an entertaining opening day at the Kia Oval

The Independent UK · Jun 17

New-look England make steady start against New Zealand under Joe Root’s guidance

Root was leading his country for the 65th time but first in more than four years.

The Independent UK · Jun 17

England take two wickets as Joe Root steps back into captain role

With Ben Stokes absent, Root saw his side make a decent start to the second Test against New Zealand.

The Independent UK · Jun 17

England confirm two debutants for second New Zealand Test – and there could be a third

The England team for the second Test, led by stand-in skipper Joe Root in Ben Stokes’ absence, will have a fresh look to it

The Independent UK · Jun 15

IPL: Foreign players auctioned, paid, then unavailable? BCCI has a message for teams

The BCCI will not mediate player availability for the IPL, leaving it to franchises and players. Concerns over overseas stars pulling out due to injuries or national duty persist. Meanwhile, the board plans a gradual auction purse increase and eyes an early March start for the IPL post-2027 to accommodate…

The Economic Times · Jun 13

Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson dropped from England squad after nightclub incident

Joe Root handed interim captaincy for second New Zealand Test instead of vice-skipper Harry Brook

Evening Standard · Jun 10

Ben Stokes dropped by England for second Test with Joe Root appointed captain

Stokes and Atkinson are under investigation after an incident in a nightclub

The Independent UK · Jun 10

England provide update on Jofra Archer ahead of second Test selection dilemma

Archer missed the first Test at Lord’s but could be fit as the series against New Zealand continues at the Oval

The Independent UK · Jun 8

Jofra Archer set to be back in contention for second Test – Brendon McCullum

Archer was rested for the Rothesay Series opener at Lord’s after playing a full part in the Indian Premier League.

The Independent UK · Jun 8

Is Ollie Robinson the chaos English cricket needs in a team stuffed with Nice Young Lads?

With the Test team under pressure and desperately craving engagement, a returning firebrand could salvage the summer

The Guardian - UK · Jun 4