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Joe Root
Mon, May 27 2013
Steven Finn deligted as England take command in 2nd Test against New Zealand
A maiden century innings by Joe Root (104) and his 124-run partnership with fellow Yorkshire player Jonny Bairstow (64) helped England reach a total of 337 for the loss of seven wickets at stumps on Day Two of the second Test against New Zealand at Leeds. Root who has been in sublime form even in the county season showed his class with...
Sun, May 26 2013
Joe Root reacts after maiden Test hundred
England batsman Joe Root scored his maiden Test hundred at his homeground Leeds on Saturday. Root achieved this feat while playing against New Zealand in the second Test. Along with fellow Yorkshire player Jonny Bairstow, the duo put together 124 for the fifth wicket. Root scored 104 runs. Bairstow scored 64 and was dismissed nine...
Sun, May 26 2013
Jonny Bairstow talks about his century partnership with Joe Root
Jonny Bairstow and Joe Root became the first Yorkshire pair to record a century-stand in Test cricket at their home ground at Headingley, Leeds. The duo put together 124 for the fifth wicket. Root recorded his first century in Test cricket but was out soon after for 104. Bairstow scored 64 and was dismissed nine...
Sun, May 26 2013
Geoffrey Boycott praises centurion Joe Root
Geoffrey Boycott said Joe Root had "played beautifully" after the England batsman scored a maiden Test hundred, against New Zealand, at his Headingley home ground on Saturday.
Sun, May 26 2013
Joe Root’s ton takes England to 337 for 7 at stumps on Day 2 of 2nd Test
A maiden century innings by Joe Root (102) and his 124-run partnership with fellow Yorkshire player Jonny Bairstow (64) helped England reach a total of 337 for the loss of seven wickets at stumps on Day Two of the second Test against New Zealand at Leeds.
Sat, May 25 2013
Interview of former umpire Dickie Bird
Former umpire, Dickie Bird spoke to TwelfthMan during the second Test match between England and New Zealand at Leeds, Headingley. Bird, who belongs to Yorkshire, first officiated in a Test match played between England and the Kiwis. In this interview Bird discusses about Headingley venue. He showered praise on coach Andy Flower for shaping up...
Sat, May 25 2013
Joe Root and Ian Bell resurrect England at Tea on Day 2
Ian Bell and local Yorkshire boy Joe Root resurrected England’s innings to take the team to 178 for 4 at Tea on Day Two of the second Test on Saturday.
Sat, May 25 2013
England win toss, elect to bat against New Zealand in 2nd Test at Leeds
After the first day of the second Test was washed due to rain, England skipper Alastair Cook won the toss on day two and elected to bat against visitors New Zealand on Saturday at Leed's.
Fri, May 24 2013
Kevin Pietersen’s record puts pressure on England batsmen, says Alastair Cook
Kevin Pietersen remains a talking point, even when he's injured, and so it was that England captain Alastair Cook found himself being quizzed about the star batsman in Leeds on the eve of the second and final Test against New Zealand at Headingley.
Thu, May 23 2013
Preview: England look to seal series against jittery New Zealand
New Zealand are up against a tough task of leveling the two-match Test series after being beaten comprehensively at Lord’s. The injuries to BJ Watling and Bruce Martin will prompt skipper Brendon McCullum to make some changes for the second Test starting on Friday.