James Anderson validated his elevation to top spot in the world Test bowling rankings as England took full control of the second Test against New Zealand.
England's Joe Root celebrates 150 runs during day two of the second cricket Test match between New Zealand and England in Wellington.WELLINGTON - James Anderson validated his elevation to top spot in the world Test bowling rankings as England took full control of the second Test against New Zealand on Saturday.
England are on course for a sweep of the two-match series, having won the first Test by 267 runs in Mount Maunganui by employing the same mix of aggressive batting and potent seam bowling. The exacting paceman removed Will Young after the break to underscore why he'd been reinstated to No 1 in the ICC player rankings released this week - the oldest player to hold the perch, at 40.
Leach dismissed Daryl Mitchell with the final ball before tea, leaving Tom Blundell as the unbeaten batsman on 12.
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