Joe Root, despite his batting milestones, equaled Stephen Fleming's record for the second-most Test defeats as captain after England's 253-run loss to New Zealand at The Oval.
England cricket team talisman Joe Root has added an unwanted record to his name (Image Source: X/@englandcricket)
Jun 21, 2026
08:16 pm
What's the storyEngland cricket team talisman Joe Root has added an unwanted record to his name.
Root, who stood in place of Ben Stokes as England skipper for the 2nd encounter, saw his side suffer a massive 253-run defeat against New Zealand at The Oval.
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