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Ben Stokes and Jonny Bairstow key to England’s victory hopes at Trent Bridge

The hosts need another 160 runs with six wickets remaining in Nottingham.

The Independent UK

Joe Root’s day four cameo shows he is a master craftsman at his pinnacle

He added just 13 runs to his overnight total in the second Test against New Zealand, but still displayed all his class

The Guardian - UK

Joe Root outlines T20 credentials ahead of World Cup with "outrageous" scoop for six

Joe Root played a ridiculous reverse scoop to hit Tim Southee for six, outlining his T20 abilities ahead of the World Cup in Australia later this year

Daily Mirror

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England set up grandstand finish as New Zealand feel the heat under pressure

The second Test between England and New Zealand is set for a grandstand finish, with the visitors seven wickets down and leading by 238 runs

Daily Mirror

Late New Zealand wickets keep England hopes alive in second Test ahead of final day

The powers that be at Trent Bridge announced in the final session of day four that the conclusion of this match on Tuesday would be free to attend. It was a generous decision that reflected their satisfaction with a strong week for the club.

Evening Standard

England bowlers tee up grandstand finish to second Test against New Zealand

New Zealand closed 238 ahead on 224 for seven

The Independent UK

6 talking points as England push for remarkable win after stunning Joe Root hundred

New Zealand lead England by 238 runs heading into the final day of the second Test, with Ben Stokes' side looking to push for victory following Joe Root's brilliant 176

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Joe Root and Ollie Pope chatted Love Island as England stars scored brilliant hundreds

Joe Root and Ollie Pope both scored hundreds in the second Test between England and New Zealand and remained "relaxed" in the middle by talking about Love Island

Daily Mirror

New Zealand steady ship after James Anderson reaches another wicket landmark

The Black Caps lead by 128 with eight second-innings wickets remaining.

The Independent UK

James Anderson claims 650th Test wicket for England

Anderson bowled New Zealand opener Tom Latham after England were dismissed for 539

The Independent UK

James Anderson takes 650th Test wicket to as England hunt down unlikely victory over New Zealand

Jimmy Anderson took his 650th Test wicket as England went hunting an unlikely victory on the fourth day of the Second Test against New Zealand at Lord’s.

Evening Standard

Joe Root stat shows he has left Virat Kohli and others in the shade in last 18 months

Joe Root scored his 27th Test match hundred against New Zealand at Trent Bridge, continuing his brilliant run of form since the start of 2021 which has seen him score ten centuries in just 18 months

Daily Mirror

Joe Root plays "insane" reverse scoop for six in stunning masterclass vs New Zealand

Former England skipper Joe Root is in the form of his life at the moment and played an outrageous shot off Tim Southee during his magnificent 176 at Trent Bridge

Daily Mirror

Ollie Pope throws off shackles of potential to become an England performer as hard work with Joe Root pays off

These days, England give their Test cricketers a new cap when they hit 25 and 75 appearances, as well as 50 and 100, the game’s more conventional milestones. They accompany it with a speech from a colleague or coach, then stick it on social media.

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The Independent UK

On This Day in 2013: David Warner handed ban after altercation with Joe Root

A late-night drinking session nine years ago saw Warner and Root come to blows in Birmingham

The Hindu

Eng vs NZ, 2nd Test | Root, Pope centuries narrow down New Zealand’s lead to 80 at the end of Day 3

Root, who hit his fourth Test century in last five matches, was still there at stumps on 163 not out

The Guardian - UK

Eagerly awaited second Test century hints at second coming for Ollie Pope

The Surrey batter’s rich talent is clear but doubts had been raised about his ability to fulfil that promise at the highest level

The Guardian - UK

‘This is the first time I’ve felt like a No 3,’ says Ollie Pope after crucial hundred

The batter scored 145 and shared a stand of 187 with Joe Root, whom he described as ‘England’s greatest ever’

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The Independent UK

Ollie Pope feared being dropped before high-class hundred for England

Pope made 145 as England piled on 383 runs on day three at Trent Bridge

Evening Standard

Ollie Pope aims to kick on after emotional England Test century vs New Zealand

Ollie Pope said a couple of tough years between Test centuries poured out in emotion when he reached three figures on day three at Trent Bridge.

The Guardian - UK

England and Root reward fans’ optimism with riotous batting

England set about chasing New Zealand’s first innings with an abandon not seen for several years in Tests

Evening Standard

Joe Root and Ollie Pope hit hundreds to keep England ticking in thrilling second New Zealand Test

This was a triumphant, harum-scarum day of batting for England, who scored 383 runs in 88 overs. Yet at its end, they remain 80 behind. Plenty seems possible across the final two days.

The Guardian - UK

Pope and Root centuries light up England’s reply against New Zealand

Ollie Pope hit 145 while Joe Root finished day three at Trent Bridge unbeaten on 163 as England reached 473-5, 80 behind New Zealand’s 553

Daily Mirror

Joe Root and Ollie Pope score stunning centuries for England as run-fest continues

Joe Root scored an imperious 163 not out for England, while Ollie Pope made an excellent 145 in just his third innings at No.3 in the second Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge

The Independent UK

Joe Root and Ollie Pope help England turn tables on New Zealand in second Test

The hosts closed day three on 473 for five in response to the Black Caps’ first-innings score of 553

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