ENGLAND V NEW ZEALAND PLAYER RATINGS: James Bracey flounders in two jobs that are alien to him

England lost a home Test series for the first time since 2014 after an eight-wicket defeat by New Zealand. A poor batting display on day three saw Joe Root‘s men head into day four with a 37-run lead with only one wicket – which was taken on the first ball of day four – remaining. … Read more

England captain Joe Root insists his team will not panic after New Zealand humbling at Edgbaston

‘It would be the wrong time to start panicking’: Joe Root insists England will not ‘rip up’ their Test team after New Zealand humbling New Zealand recorded their first Test series victory over England since 1999 The loss was just the third suffered by England on home soil since 2008 Joe Root admits his side have to … Read more

England’s cricketers lectured on ‘banter’ by firm offering ‘actor-based unconscious bias training’

England’s cricket stars have been lectured on ‘workplace banter’ and ‘inappropriate non-verbal behaviour’ from diversity consultants who specialise in ‘experiential actor-based unconscious bias training’ as the sport continues to be rocked by the ‘racist’ tweets row. Players including James Anderson, Stuart Broad and Joe Root have been forced to attend the diversity workshops since March. The Professional Cricketers’ … Read more

England’s cricketers lectured on ‘banter’ by firm offering ‘actor-based unconscious bias training’

England cricketers have been subjected to unconscious bias training and warned over ‘workplace banter’ as bosses try to stamp out racism in the sport. Stars such as James Anderson, Stuart Broad and Joe Root have been forced to attend the diversity workshops since March. The Professional Cricketers’ Association enforced the classes on all county and international players … Read more

England ripped apart by Tim Southee’s three wickets before lunch as New Zealand seize control

England ripped apart by Tim Southee’s three wickets before lunch as New Zealand seize control of the Lord’s Test after Joe Root fell to Kyle Jamieson’s first ball of the day England were six down at lunch as New Zealand seized control of the first Test Day three was washed out but tourists look determined … Read more