Ollie Pope was the only half-centurion for the Brits on the day.
Here is how the cricketers spent their day on Twitter and Instagram today.
Root and Pope's 193-run stand helped the cause for the Three Lions.
New Zealand will miss the services of Boult and De Grandhomme in this Test.
Kent's Zak Crawley is Buttler's likely replacement in the England lineup.
Here is how the cricketers spent their day on Twitter and Instagram today.
Another player Ollie Pope also suffered a shoulder injury.
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Pope was drafted into the team on the back of a fabulous County season.
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