By Justin Palmer LEEDS, England (Reuters) - Joe Root's composed half-century steadied England after lunch on day two of the second and final test against New Zealand at Headingley on Saturday. Root, in his sixth test, was not out 61 with Jonny Bairstow on 13, both playing on their home ground, as England progressed to 178 for four at tea. England lost Ian Bell for 30 to part-time off spinner Kane Williamson in the afternoon session after he and Root had added 79 for the fourth wicket. ...
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