BBCNEWS BBC News June 4, 2024 17:03:00
Vast first—innings total england had to bat, so why not enjoy it? alex lees made his highest score for england but 67 felt like a disappointment, such was the context. this was a day of opportunity, and he knew it. both teams dropped several catches. this was a tough one but it wasjoe root, and therefore to be regretted by new zealand. ollie pope was guiding his way to 100. england batting his talent, giving him responsibility, and this is how you show you are worth it. soon playing his full range of shots, making his highest test score. is that a six? sure is. joe root in full flow. no safe...