Oval Test becoming 'Root's worst nightmare' as interim captain

Stuart Broad says the second Test is becoming England interim captain Joe Root's "worst nightmare" with New Zealand in a dominant position against an inexperienced home side. The Black Caps closed day three at a sun-kissed Kia Oval on 252-3 in their second innings - thanks chiefly to Henry Nicholls' 119 not out - and lead England by 353 runs.

Root, standing in as skipper after Ben Stokes was omitted following the nightclub incident, has the most Test wickets in the XI, bagging 73 with his part-time spin - a stat that emphasises the greenness of the bowling attack at his disposal.

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