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Joe Root: I developed ‘a very unhealthy relationship’ with England captaincy

Fresh from an unbeaten century in his first match back in the ranks, Joe Root says he had to step down as England captain when he realised it had become “a very unhealthy relationship” that was taking a “bad toll on my own personal health”.

Evening Standard

Joe Root: My reign as England captain descended into an ‘unhealthy relationship’

Root led the Test side for a record 64 matches over a five-year period before walking away over Easter.

The Independent UK

Eng vs New Zealand first Test | Root is the hero as England wins Lord’s Test

Former captain Root became the 14th batsman to pass 10,000 Test runs and finished on 115 not out

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England player ratings vs New Zealand: Ben Stokes truly a mixed bag as Joe Root hits special second innings

A Joe Root century helped England to a five-wicket win over New Zealand on the fourth morning of the first Test.

Evening Standard

Joe Root matches astonishing Alastair Cook feat as England beat New Zealand

Joe Root steered England to a brilliant victory over New Zealand in the first Test at Lord's, reaching an important milestone in the process

Daily Mirror

Joe Root passes 10,000 Test runs landmark with match-winning century at Lord’s

Root reached the landmark at the same time he brought up his 26th Test century

The Independent UK

Joe Root seals victory for England over New Zealand in first Test

The former captain ensured Ben Stokes’ reign got off to a winning start at Lord’s.

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Joe Root completes century and hits 10,000th Test run as England beat New Zealand by five wickets

England quickly wrapped up victory at Lord’s as Root’s unbeaten 117 helped secure a five-wicket win over New Zealand in the opening Test match

The Independent UK

England vs New Zealand: Joe Root’s sensational century launches Brendon McCullum era off to winning start

In his first match since resigning the captaincy, Joe Root guided England to victory over New Zealand with a sensational century, and joined an exclusive band of batters with 10,000 Test runs.

Evening Standard

Joe Root hits century as England seal win over New Zealand in first Test

Joe Root’s century completed a welcome Test win for England and carried the former captain into the 10,000-run club

The Guardian - UK

Joe Root scores phenomenal hundred to guide England to dramatic win vs New Zealand

Joe Root scored his 26th Test match century as England beat New Zealand by five wickets in the first Test at Lord's, sharing a brilliant 120-run partnership with Ben Foakes

Daily Mirror

England beat New Zealand by five wickets: first Test, day four – as it happened

England’s summer begins with their first Test victory in 10 attempts, courtesy of a majestic century from Joe Root

The Guardian - UK

Birthday boy Ben Stokes comes to party as England look to Joe Root for happy ending

Presented with a card signed by his team-mates in the huddle before start of play, Stokes unfurled a mix of the brilliant and the bizarre - including three sixes and being reprieved by a no-ball

Daily Mirror

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Stuart Broad says Ben Stokes’ reprieve lifted England to hit back at Lord’s

Stokes smashed his way to 54 to put the pressure back on the tourists

The Independent UK

Joe Root shines and Ben Stokes gets reprieve as England reach strong position

Stokes made his way quickly to 54, while Root was authoritative at the crease, hitting an unbeaten 77.

The Guardian - UK

Joe Root stands firm to give England hope of overhauling New Zealand

Joe Root’s unbeaten 77 and a half-century from the captain, Ben Stokes, gave England hope of beating New Zealand, despite Kyle Jamieson’s best efforts with the ball

Evening Standard

England vs New Zealand: Ben Stokes and Joe Root set up fitting finale to thrilling First Test

Ben Stokes against New Zealand, at Lord’s. It is never dull. To the 2015 Test and the 2019 World Cup final, we can add a frenetic knock of 54 in the fourth innings of his first match as England’s official Test captain.

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Daily Mirror

6 talking points including England's team hat-trick and Ben Stokes' lucky reprieve

England need 61 runs to win the first Test against New Zealand at Lord's, with Joe Root on 77 not out after yet another chaotic day of Test cricket

The Independent UK

Ben Stokes and Joe Root put England in strong position against New Zealand

Stokes was handed a reprieve with England on 76 when replays showed the bowler had overstepped after initially dismissing the batter.

Daily Mirror

Joe Root holds the key for England as first Test hangs in the balance after dramatic day

The first Test between England and New Zealand is heading for an exciting finish, with Ben Stokes' side needing 61 runs to win with five wickets in hand

The Independent UK

Ben Stokes reprieve hands England a lifeline in first Test against New Zealand

England were teetering in their chase when Stokes hacked Colin De Grandhomme onto his stumps.

The Guardian - UK

New Zealand fightback has England in trouble after new era’s bright morning

England began the Ben Stokes era with a chaotic day of cricket at Lord’s, 17 wickets tumbling on a frantic start to their first Test against New Zealand

Daily Mirror

6 talking points including Potts' dream England debut and McCullum's mammoth task

Matty Potts starred on debut as New Zealand were bowled out for just 132, but England lost seven wickets for just 41 runs after a decent start as the visitors dragged themselves back into the game

The Independent UK

Bowlers shine before batters falter as new England era starts with a bang against New Zealand

New Zealand 132 all out, England 116-7 – First Test, Day 1: James Anderson and debutant Matty Potts took four wickets apiece as England took control but familiar batting woes stunted their progress

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