Joe Root spoke following the series defeat against New Zealand and reflected on Ben Stokes' decision to step down as England Test captain.

Joe Root trudged off chuntering to himself and shaking his head. It had happened again. Root had been pinned lbw by a medium-fast bowler – Nathan Smith this time, rather than Matt Henry – with the wicketkeeper stood up to the stumps,

The last few days have shown that England don’t need Joe Root as a captain, he’s done his time with the armband and the burden. The bloke who is still right for that job was busy smashing 95 runs for Durham 300 miles north. On Sunday, England will need Joe Root for his runs. Some things never change.

Widely regarded as one of the modern greats, Joe Root averages 50.77 in the format and has amassed 41 centuries and 66 half-centuries over the course of his career.

New Zealand dominate day two of second Test at The Oval, as Glenn Phillips hundred helps post first-innings total of 391 before Matt Henry (2-57) removes Joe Root and Harry Brook to leave England six down,

Joe Root reached 14,000 Test runs on Saturday and is now within 2,000 runs to leave Sachin Tendulkar behind and become the highest run-scorer of all time.

Root has taken charge of England on a 'match by match' basis but is relishing the opportunity to work with coach Brendon McCullum

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,

Joe Root returns to No. 1 in the ICC Test batting rankings, overtaking Harry Brook ahead of England's series-deciding third Test against New Zealand.

India, June 28 -- England Test captain Ben Stokes' sudden international retirement has sent shockwaves not only through English cricket but also the cricketing fraternity. It has emerged that the 35-year-old had announced his retirement before the start of Day 4 against New Zealand at the Trent Bridge in Nottingham.