Joe Root passed 14,000 Test runs on Saturday and reached stumps at The Oval 25 runs away from a 42nd century in the format, but he will have another number on his mind - 281.

England's hopes of avoiding defeat in the second Test rest on the shoulders of stand-in captain Joe Root, with New Zealand closing in on a series-levelling victory at The Kia Oval.

Stuart Broad says the second Test is becoming England interim captain Joe Root's "worst nightmare" with New Zealand in a dominant position against an inexperienced home side.

…captain, adding to speculation that his four-year period in the job could come to an end.Joe Root is deputising as captain for the second Test against New Zealand, and said he would hold the role on a "game-by-game" basis.Throughout the investigation, the ECB has denied that Stokes has been asked to resign.And there is…