Joe Root is the closest to equalling or surpassing the great Sachin Tendulkar's run tally in Test cricket. The Englishman has reserved himself for the longer formats and is rarely unavailable for selection for the Test squad.

Joe Root became only the second batter in Test history to cross 14,000 runs during England's chase against New Zealand at The Oval. The milestone also made him the first player to score 2,000 Test runs against New Zealand as England fought to stay alive in the contest.

Joe Root is without doubt one of England’s all-time great batsmen, and he is far from being done. In fact, if he maintains his form and fitness, he could well overtake Sachin Tendulkar as Test cricket’s all-time highest run scorer by the time he retires.

New Zealand dominating second Test against England, extending lead to 353 by stumps on day three; Englands green pace attack toils at Oval with interim skipper Joe Root lacking senior figures to lean on - and no frontline spinner to call on;

The second Test between England and New Zealand at The Oval delivered a fascinating day of traditional Test cricket on Day 2. With the match finely poised, a moment of absolute magic in the field stole the headlines,

England lose Joe Root and Jofra Archer to Matt Henry in the same over early on day five as New Zealand move closer to victory in the second Test at The Oval.

Joe Root stands between England and defeat in the second Test against New Zealand on a day when absent captain Ben Stokes makes 95 for Durham.