Roller: England's XI looks best with Joe Root at No. 3
Matt Roller suggests England would be better off with Joe Root batting at No. 3, rather than debutant Jacob Bethell
27/11Live
1st Test, England tour of New Zealand at Christchurch, Nov 28-Dec 2 2024
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![New Zealand]( "New Zealand")
120/2 * (28.4 ov) -
![England]( "England")
Current Run Rate
CRR
4.18
Minimum Ov. Rem
Min. Ov. Rem
61.2
Last 10 Ov (Run Rate)
Last 10 Ov (RR)
47/0 (4.7)
27/11Live
1st Test, England tour of New Zealand at Christchurch, Nov 28-Dec 2 2024
-
![New Zealand]( "New Zealand")
120/2 * (28.4 ov) -
![England]( "England")
Current Run Rate
CRR
4.18
Minimum Ov. Rem
Min. Ov. Rem
61.2
Last 10 Ov (Run Rate)
Last 10 Ov (RR)
47/0 (4.7)
Miller: England's Bethell selection risks alienating county performers
Andrew Miller wonders what impact England's unusual selection picks may be having on the players performing well in the County Championship
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