ROOT LOOKS TO MISERABLE TEST END A DESPERATELY WINTER ON A HIGH

Chris Stocks suggests that only victory will do for England in the final Test in Christchurch, which starts toay

Last chance saloon: Joe Root has called for a response from his England team
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Following the humiliation of Auckland, England have one more shot at ending a nightmare Test winter on a winning note in Christchurch.
The defenestration of Joe Root’s team in the opening day-night Test in Auckland was bad, this being England’s fifth innings defeat in eight Tests away from home and a record-equalling 12th overseas match without victory. Failure to...

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