Richard Edwards looks at the next challenge facing England captain Joe Root – New Zealand and skipper Kane Williamson

Richard Edwards

Head to head: Joe Root, left, will do battle with Kane Williamson in March
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For Joe Root the challenges just keep coming. After coming off a poor second to Steve Smith in Australia in the first part of the winter, Root’s next task will be to show he is at least the equal of Kane Williamson in New Zealand.
That will be easier said than done. Despite a batting style that’s far from easy on the eye, Smith has succeed...