Stokes hails ‘Mr Dependable’ Root after winning start to England reign
England beat New Zealand by five wickets in the first Test. Root has stepped down as England’s Test captain. Kane Williamson also hailed Root’s century. Joe Root was hailed as England’s “Mr Dependable” by new captain Ben Stokes after his predecessor’s unbeaten century helped launch the all-rounder’s reign with a five-wicket win over New Zealand … Read more
