Joe Root equals unwanted record after England's crushing defeat to NZ | TheBriefWire
Joe Root equals unwanted record after England's crushing defeat to NZ
Published 21 June 2026 ยท general
Joe Root's batting prowess shone at The Oval, but England's heavy defeat to New Zealand saw him equal Stephen Fleming's record for most Test captaincy
Joe Root's batting prowess shone at The Oval, but England's heavy defeat to New Zealand saw him equal Stephen Fleming's record for most Test captaincy losses with 27. Despite a strong performance from Root, England's depleted side, featuring three debutants, struggled against a dominant New Zealand, who secured a commanding 253-run victory. Matt Henry's exceptional bowling proved decisive in the series-levelling win.
Published: June 21, 2026 โข 6:06 PM IST ยท Updated: June 21, 2026 โข 8:02 PM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
Key points
Joe Root's batting prowess shone at The Oval, but England's heavy defeat to New Zealand saw him equal Stephen Fleming's record for most Test captaincy losses with 27. Despite a strong performance from Root, England's depleted side, featuring three debutants, struggled against a dominant New Zealand, who secured a commanding 253-run victory.
Matt Henry's exceptional bowling proved decisive in the series-levelling win.