Root doubles up Derbyshire

The dismissal of Alastair Cook and Jonathan Trott means England may rely on two inexperienced men as they chase NZ's first innings total

Alastair Cook (32) and Jonathan Trott (39) lost their wickets in Thursday's afternoon session, with Ian Bell (31) falling shortly before close of play. Nick Compton (16) was the first to go in the morning session. New Zealand were helped by the ...

JONATHAN TROTT defended England's grim tactics as New Zealand's bowlers dominated the opening day of the summer's Test action at Lord's. Jonathan Trott was one of four England batsmen out England had said they were determined to "land the first ...

England batsman Jonathan Trott says there is no pressure on the home side to score quickly on the second day of the first Test against New Zealand. After winning the toss, England reached 160-4 from 80 overs on day one at Lord's before rain ended ...

Trent Boult produced two excellent deliveries to remove Alastair Cook and Jonathan Trott Enlarge Although the scoreboard only read four wickets, New Zealand could be highly satisfied with the opening day of the series at Lord's having restricted ...

Jonny Bairstow has joined fellow Yorkshiremen Joe Root and Tim Bresnan in England's 12-man squad for the opening Test with New Zealand, while Graeme Swann is back in the fold following surgery on his elbow. The ECB's elbow surgeon has earned his fee ...

Friday, March 22, Eden Park, Auckland Start time 1030 (2130 GMT previous day) Jonny Bairstow is in line for a recall to England's middle order Enlarge Big Picture There is a Test series up for grabs in New Zealand, but England's thoughts are never ...

County champions Warwickshire will not have Ian Bell and Jonathan Trott available for the start of the defence of their title. The England and Wales Cricket Board confirmed the availability of England's centrally-contracted players on Thursday, and ...

Tim Southee took 4-58 as New Zealand dismissed England for 232 on the second day of the first cricket Test at Lord's. Jonathan Bairstow was last man out for 41, the innings' top score, after he was caught and bowled by Tim Southee. Seam bowler ...