The Latest Breaking News from Ben Stokes

Latham and Conway lead fightback as New Zealand frustrate England attack

Ben Stokes enforced the follow-on but the hosts’ batters were defiant on day three of the second Test

The Guardian - AU · Feb 26, 2023

New Zealand fight back to frustrate England in Wellington

New Zealand closed on 202 for three, just 24 behind

The Independent UK · Feb 26, 2023

New Zealand frustrate England's hunt for victory after Ben Stokes enforces follow on

Spinners Jack Leach and Joe Root picked up all three of England's wickets after New Zealand were made to follow on, with Tom Latham and Devon Conway leading the resistance from the hosts

Daily Mirror · Feb 26, 2023

Joe Root felt he "owed" England a hundred as he hails "brilliant" and "brave" Ben Stokes

Joe Root was back to his best with an excellent 153 not out in the second Test between England and New Zealand in Wellington, sharing a brilliant partnership with Harry Brook

Daily Mirror · Feb 25, 2023

Joe Root says his 153 was payback to England: ‘I owed it to the group’

Joe Root admitted he is now truly loving life without the burden of captaincy following the masterful unbeaten century in Wellington

The Guardian - UK · Feb 25, 2023

New Zealand vs England, 2nd Test: Joe Root shines before NZ collapse on Day 2

NEW DELHI: Joe Root scored an unbeaten century and star pacer James Anderson bagged three wickets as England were in commanding position against New Zealand at the end of rain-truncated Day 2 of the second Test at Basin Reserve in Wellington on Saturday.

The Times of India · Feb 25, 2023

Joe Root hailed as "best player in the world" after excellent 153 vs New Zealand

Sir Alastair Cook had some lavish praise for Joe Root after the England star struck 153 against New Zealand, claiming "there is not a better player in the world"

Daily Mirror · Feb 25, 2023

Anderson and Leach bring New Zealand to their knees after Root’s unbeaten 153

Joe Root’s unbeaten 153 helped England declare at 435 for eight before Jack Leach and Jimmy Anderson took three wickets each as New Zealand slumped to 138 for seven

The Guardian - AU · Feb 25, 2023

Joe Root impressed by ‘brilliant’ Ben Stokes declaration as England take charge

Stokes called his side in early and was rewarded with three quick New Zealand wickets.

The Independent UK · Feb 25, 2023

James Anderson and Jack Leach wickets leave England in control as New Zealand falter

After Joe Root passed 150 for the 14th time in his Test career, James Anderson and Jack Leach starred with the ball as England moved into a dominant position against New Zealand in the second Test in Wellington

Daily Mirror · Feb 25, 2023