Harry Brook backs Joe Root to score in second innings against New Zealand

During the first day of the Test match at Lord's, England faced collapse, reaching 55-5 before being all out for 140 against New Zealand. Harry Brook managed to steady the innings with 56 runs and expressed confidence in Joe Root's ability to score a century in the second innings, noting Root's historical performance at the venue. Discussions surround Root's second innings statistics, which show he averages slightly lower than in the first. The match is ongoing, and Brook emphasizes the importance of reading conditions for their batting strategy.

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