England v New Zealand 2nd Test

England v New Zealand: Joe Root hits maiden Test ton at Headingley

England v New Zealand: Joe Root hits maiden Test ton at Headingley

Joe Root hit his maiden Test century on his home ground as England ended day two of the second Test against New Zealand on 337-7 at Headingley.

Opinion

  • Test of resilience

    Test of resilience

    Mike Atherton says New Zealand must patch up some old batting wounds before the second Test.

  • Boiled up nicely

    Boiled up nicely

    Bumble blogs on an explosive Lord's Test, Stuart Broad's form and the art of making a decent brew.

  • No escape Root

    No escape Root

    Nasser Hussain says the great thing about Joe Root is there's no obvious way to get him out.

Akmal already firing

Pakistan's Kamran Akmal is one of the world's most dangerous Twenty20 batsman, says Rob Key.

Learn to laugh, Kevin

If Kevin Pietersen could laugh at himself it would help him return to the England fold, says Bumble.

Blast off for Buttler

Jos Buttler's stunning 32no off 10 balls is the launch pad his England career needs, says Nick Knight.

England v New Zealand: Rain wipes out opening day of second Test

Rain wiped out the opening day of the second Test between England and New Zealand at a rather soggy Headingley.

England v New Zealand: Tourists resist temptation to recall Daniel Vettori for Headingley Test

New Zealand have decided against rushing Daniel Vettori back from injury for the Headingley Test against England on Friday.

Yorkshire chief executive Mark Arthur admits disappointment at Test washout

The washout on day one of the second Test between England and New Zealand at Headingley has inflicted further disappointment for Yorkshire.

Kane Williamson targets Headingley response in win-or-bust Test

New Zealand batsman Kane Williamson is hoping the return of Daniel Vettori can inspire the Black Caps to a series-levelling victory over England at Headingley.

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