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The Latest Breaking News from Joe Root

England’s ‘benchmark’ win was built on pragmatism and flexibility

Hosts’ dominance in second Test dispelled notions of a hell-raising approach under Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum

The Guardian - UK

Private-school barrier? Australia’s Test cricket team is scarcely more blue collar than England’s

An Ashes series limited to privately educated players would not look as different as Australians might like to think

The Guardian - AU

James Anderson the master sends his theatre into raptures once again

England’s talismanic bowler caught the guts of Old Trafford with an around-the-wicket beauty to dismiss Dean Elgar

The Guardian - UK

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Keegan Petersen and Rassie van der Dussen spearhead South Africa fightback

England took three wickets during the morning session at Old Trafford but South Africa rallied to 141 for three at tea.

The Independent UK

Zak Crawley helps England end opening day of second SA Test in strong position

James Anderson and Stuart Broad took three wickets apiece in helpful conditions.

The Independent UK

England make swift progress on opening day of second South Africa Test

James Anderson and Stuart Broad took three wickets apiece in helpful conditions before England reached 111-3 at the end of the opening day

The Independent UK

Bairstow and England on top after Broad and Anderson skittle South Africa

Jonny Bairstow and Zak Crawley were unbeaten at stumps as England closed in on South Africa’s first-innings total of 151 in the second Test

The Guardian - UK

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5 talking points as James Anderson and Stuart Broad put England in charge vs South Africa

England trail South Africa by just 40 runs in the second Test after bowling the Proteas out for 151 and reaching 111-3 at the close of play with Zak Crawley and Jonny Bairstow unbeaten

Daily Mirror

McCullum may see himself in Crawley but struggling in spotlight is tough place to be

To say poor scores are acceptable is to judge him differently to every opening batter who has ever been selected for England

The Guardian - UK

England must bounce back against South Africa with feel-good factor under threat after Lord’s rout

England have made a habit of backing themselves into tight corners this summer. And that, following a thumping defeat last week, is where they find themselves going into the Second Test at Old Trafford. They cannot afford to make a mess of this one.

Evening Standard

Joe Root hails ‘brave’ England captain Ben Stokes for opening up on mental health struggles

Joe Root believes England captain Ben Stokes’ standing among his players will only be enhanced by the frank and honest way he has spoken about his mental health struggles.

Evening Standard

Ben Stokes shows great courage addressing mental health struggles – Joe Root

Root joined the rest of the Test squad at a London screening of ‘Ben Stokes: Phoenix from the Ashes’.

The Independent UK

‘It’s a great wake-up call’: Joe Root praises Ben Stokes’ openness

Joe Root has praised Ben Stokes’s courage in dealing so frankly with his off‑pitch issues, predicting the England Test captain’s openness ‘will better the environment that we’re playing in’

The Guardian - UK

England ready to impose themselves as Joe Root insists 'nothing has changed' despite defeat

Root pays tribute to Ben Stokes' leadership on and off the field after watching new documentary that bares all

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Joe Root salutes Ben Stokes’ courage in opening up about mental health struggles

Root joined the rest of the England Test squad at a London screening of ‘Ben Stokes: Phoenix from the Ashes’ before heading north for the second Test

The Independent UK

England beaten inside three days as impressive South Africa claim series lead

South Africa skittled out England for 149 to secure victory in the first Test at Lord’s with seven sessions to spare.

Evening Standard

England Test player ratings vs South Africa: Zak Crawley all at sea again but Ollie Pope takes step forward

England suffered their first defeat of the Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum era as South Africa cruised to victory at Lord’s.

Daily Mirror

England humbled as South Africa win first Test by an innings inside three days

England came back down to earth with a bang as Brendon McCullum and Ben Stokes suffered their first defeats of their coaching and captaincy eras respectively

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The Guardian - UK

Relaxed England setup won’t suit all, but it’s perfect for Jonny Bairstow

Yorkshireman has been marginalised in the past, but England are playing to his strengths now and reaping the rewards

The Guardian - UK

England aim to reignite early summer fire but will be wary of South Africa

Ben Stokes has made it clear England will maintain their high-octane Test tactics in the series opener at Lord’s

The Independent UK

South Africa ready to test England’s bold new era – just don’t mention Bazball

South Africa captain Dean Elgar has shown little time for England’s revolution under Brendon McCullum and Ben Stokes ahead of an intriguing first Test at Lord’s on Wednesday

The Hindu

Jayawardene picks Babar Azam as player who can dethrone Joe Root as top Test batter

Jayawardene said he was most impressed by the amount of time Babar Azam has spent while at the crease.

The Times of India

Babar Azam can dethrone Joe Root as top Test batter: Mahela Jayawardene

DUBAI: Sri Lanka legend Mahela Jayawardene has picked Pakistan captain Babar Azam as the cricketer who, he believes, can dethrone England's Joe Root as top Test batter.

Daily Mirror

Village cricketer goes viral after hilarious Joe Root reverse scoop attempt gone wrong

Village cricketer Mark Pankhurst attempted to recreate Joe Root's stunning reverse scoop shot while batting in the nets, but his attempt went hilariously wrong

Daily Mirror

Joe Root hailed as "effortless and savage" with England star tipped to break more records

Former England captain Joe Root is in the form of his life at the moment and teammate Alex Lees has backed him to "take down some more records" before he retires

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