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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

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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.

Evening Standard

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 Independent UK

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 Hindu

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

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‘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’

The Guardian - 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

The Independent UK

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.

Evening Standard

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

The Guardian - UK

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.

Evening Standard

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

The Guardian - UK

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

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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

Daily Mirror

5 talking points as Joe Root and Ollie Pope centuries drag England back into Test

Joe Root and Ollie Pope both scored excellent hundreds for England as they ended day three of the second Test against New Zealand on 475-3

The Hindu

ENG vs NZ, second test: Pope, Root centuries fuel England fightback against New Zealand

Replying to New Zealand’s mammoth first innings score of 553, Pope and Root took full advantage of a docile pitch to ease the pressure on England

The Independent UK

Ollie Pope and Joe Root reach centuries as runs continue to flow at Trent Bridge

England sat 331-2 at tea, still trailing New Zealand’s first-innings total by 222 runs

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The Independent UK

Ollie Pope heading towards a ton as England move along nicely in Nottingham

The hosts were still 358 runs behind New Zealand at lunch

The Guardian - UK

England fight back against New Zealand: second Test, day three – as it happened

Joe Root and Ollie Pope both struck centuries as England batted their way back into the game with intent at Trent Bridge

Daily Mirror

Moeen Ali and Alastair Cook discuss viral row as duo are reunited on BBC commentary

Moeen Ali and Sir Alastair Cook have spoken about their viral exchange on BT Sport during the Ashes, which began when Moeen compared Cook's captaincy to Joe Root's

The Guardian - UK

New Zealand batters thrive without Williamson and teach England lesson

For more than a decade New Zealand have been laying the ground for better batters and that was clear on the first day at Trent Bridge

The Independent UK

New Zealand frustrate England to take control after superb Tom Blundell and Daryl Mitchell partnership

The tourists are on top at Trent Bridge after dropping the first Test at Lord’s

The Guardian - UK

New Zealand take charge of second Test with England left to rue missed chances

The tourists cantered to 318 for four at Trent Bridge, with four dropped catches in the field leaving Ben Stokes frustrated

Evening Standard

Wind taken out of England’s sails as sloppy first day allows New Zealand to build second Test advantage

At Lord’s, England won their first game under Brendon McCullum and Ben Stokes. Their performance was far from perfect, but on the whole their seamers were superb and their fielding was almost flawless. They were rightly pleased with it and praised for it.

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