Joe Root defends England’s approach as first New Zealand Test ends in draw

England content not to push for New Zealand target of 273Root: ‘The declaration looked like quite a dangerous one’Joe Root has defended England’s approach to their second innings after the first Test against New Zealand petered out into a draw at Lord’s, despite some stinging criticism of his refusal to chase victory after the home side were set an apparently achievable target.Kane Williamson declared at lunch with New Zealand 169-6, challenging England to chase 273 runs