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In-form Root shows the way

Matthew Sherry

Skipper Joe Root continued to warm up for the first Investec Test in fine style, following up his bowlers’ good work as England Lions took control against the New Zealanders on day two at Grace Road.

In-form Root shows the way

Matthew Sherry

Live images from day two of four at Grace Road where skipper Joe Root continued to warm up for the first Investec Test in fine style, following up his bowlers’ good work as England Lions took control...

Lions-NZ & County Cricket, May 10: As it happened

Joe Root and Michael Carberry prospered for England Lions, while there was a dramatic win for Lancashire over Essex on a busy day of action.

Bairstow better for ups and downs

James Hale

Jonny Bairstow believes he has learned much from a rollercoaster journey with England in recent months.

Developing Rutherford delights in ton

Matthew Sherry

Lessons learned from a “naïve” performance in New Zealand’s first tour match helped Hamish Rutherford return to form against England Lions.

Rutherford on song in Leicester

Matthew Sherry

Hamish Rutherford struck a brilliant unbeaten century as the New Zealanders enjoyed the better of a rain-affected opening day against England Lions.

Rutherford on song in Leicester

Matthew Sherry

Live images from Leicester's Grace Road where Hamish Rutherford struck a brilliant unbeaten century as the New Zealanders enjoyed the better of a rain-affected opening day against England Lions.

Lions-NZ & County Cricket, May 9: As it happened

New Zealand opener Hamish Rutherford hit a century on a rain-affected first day against England Lions while Sam Robson, Jimmy Adams and Jason Roy were all in the runs in six LV= County Championship and Yorkshire Bank 40 games.

Lord's family friendly for Root

Joe Root is eager to follow in his family’s footsteps by taking to the field at Lord’s next week. Brother Billy and father Matt have each enjoyed recent outings at the home of cricket.

Episode 99

The Lions take centre stage this week with their match v tourists New Zealand - and we have exclusive interviews with skipper Joe Root, Jonny Bairstow, David Parsons and Brendon McCullum; plus Podcast Pundit, Mike Gatting