TFW Daily - Cricket’s favourite son tons up - England NZ, 2nd Test, Oval Day 1
6/18/202630 min
Eng v NZ Daily 2026, 2nd Test, Oval, Day 1: Glenn Phillips, seemingly the cricketer that everyone loves, finally scaled the mountain to score his maiden Test century. It made him the 35th man to score a century in all three international formats. It led to an enthralling battle on a pitch that still offers the occasional assistance to hard-working fast bowlers. England’s batters fought hard, but are they getting enough from their experienced stars? And does Joe Root even want to be captain? Ben Jones joins Daniel Norcross.
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Daniel Norcross· Host1:07
It's the final word daily. It's the second day of the second test match. It's all been taking place at the Kia Oval. I'm Daniel Norcross. Ben Jones is alongside me, and this, I'm delighted to say, is an association with Step One underwear. Start strong, finish stronger. Ben Jones, day two. Shouldn't be moving day, but it felt like it was. Try and sum it up in 30 seconds.
Ben Jones· Guest1:28
Day one, New Zealand