Cricket

26 May 2013 Last updated at 06:50 GMT

Root hoping maiden ton inspires win

England batsman Joe Root hopes his maiden Test century can help secure a victory against New Zealand at Headingley.

Yorkshiremen Joe Root (left) and Jonny Bairstow celebrate for England at Headingley

Root ton delights Headingley crowd

Joe Root hits a maiden Test century as England reach 337-7 against New Zealand on day two of the second Test.

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