An absurd 184 from Harry Brook and a classy century from Joe Root on day one against New Zealand have England on track for seven-straight under coach Brendon McCullum
England have kissed a fair few frogs over the years but on a typical Wellington pitch that started out as green as Kermit himself came the latest evidence that, inNot that the crown is slipping from the existing one.recently questioned his role amid England’s aggressive resurgence and on the opening day of this second Test against New Zealand, came the answer that seemed obvious to all but him: just be Joe Root.
The two Yorkshiremen had put on an unbroken fourth-wicket stand of 294 to see the tourists reach 315 for three from 65 overs. This master and apprentice alliance was also a record for any English pairing on New Zealand soil, going past the 281 runs shared by Graham Thorpe and Andrew Flintoff at Christchurch back in 2002. Root batted out of his crease, Brook often stood deep, and so despite a surface offering bounce and a bit of nibble, New Zealand’s lengths were thrown at times.
None felt more bullied than Neil Wagner, the left-armer’s once productive bouncer tactic – one that has delivered more than 250 Test wickets – treated with contempt. At times Brook simply backed away and carted him baseball-style, Wagner shipping nearly seven an over and at one stage forced to station Kane Williamson directly behind him on the rope for a bob-each-way bet.
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