England vs New Zealand: Jonny Bairstow, Joe Root seal hosts' Test series clean sweep of Black Caps
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England vs New Zealand: Jonny Bairstow, Joe Root seal hosts' Test series clean sweep of Black Caps

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Bairstow was 71 not out, having compiled England’s second-fastest Test fifty of all time. Jonny Bairstow led England to a whitewash of Test world champions New Zealand with a stunning fifty on his Headingley home ground on Monday. Former England captain Joe Root was 86 not out, having started the day on an unbeaten 55 before sharing a partnership of 111 with Yorkshire team-mate Bairstow. The victory gave England a 3-0 clean sweep of New Zealand in their first series under new captain Ben Stokes and red-ball coach Brendon McCullum, a former New Zealand skipper. New Zealand 1st Innings 329 England 1st Innings 360 New Zealand 2nd Innings 326 England 2nd Innings 296-3 Result: England won by seven wickets Player of the match: Jack Leach Series: England win the three-match series 3-0 England player of the series: Joe Root New Zealand player of the series: Daryl Mitchell Read all the Latest News, Trending News, Cricket News, Bollywood News, India News and Entertainment News here.

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Southee given fitting farewell as New Zealand beat England by 423 runs in third Test, Stokes suffers hamstring injury
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1 week ago

Southee given fitting farewell as New Zealand beat England by 423 runs in third Test, Stokes suffers hamstring injury

Firstpost  

It was New Zealand’s equal highest victory by runs and a complete reversal from the first two Tests, which England won easily to clinch the three-match series. New Zealand tore through England’s batting Tuesday to crush the visitors by 423 runs in the third Test and send Tim Southee into retirement on a triumphant note. Playing on his home ground …

NZ vs ENG, 3rd Test: New Zealand crushes England by 423 runs for consolation victory
1 week ago

NZ vs ENG, 3rd Test: New Zealand crushes England by 423 runs for consolation victory

The Hindu  

New Zealand crushed England by 423 runs on the fourth day of the third test in Hamilton on Tuesday to claim a consolation victory and send Tim Southee out a winner in his final match. Mitchell Santner was named Player of the Match after ripping through the England tail to give New Zealand its biggest-ever win by runs and inflict …

Cricket-New Zealand crush England by 423 runs for consolation victory in Hamilton
1 week ago

Cricket-New Zealand crush England by 423 runs for consolation victory in Hamilton

Hindustan Times  

-New Zealand romped to victory by 423 runs after dismissing England for 234 on the fourth day of the third test in Hamilton on Tuesday to claim a consolation victory and send Tim Southee out a winner in his final match. Cricket-New Zealand crush England by 423 runs for consolation victory in Hamilton England, who had already sealed the series …

England loses 3 wickets before lunch and at risk of losing 3rd test against New Zealand
1 week ago

England loses 3 wickets before lunch and at risk of losing 3rd test against New Zealand

Hindustan Times  

HAMILTON, New Zealand — Jacob Bethell and Joe Root made half centuries in a 104-run partnership but both fell before lunch Tuesday as England battled to save the third test against New Zealand on the fourth day. England loses 3 wickets before lunch and at risk of losing 3rd test against New Zealand Root was out for 54 after compiling …

Stokes sidelined with a hamstring injury as New Zealand beats England by 423 runs in the 3rd test
1 week ago

Stokes sidelined with a hamstring injury as New Zealand beats England by 423 runs in the 3rd test

Associated Press  

HAMILTON, New Zealand — Captain Ben Stokes was unable to bat because of a hamstring injury on Tuesday as England slumped to a 423-run loss to New Zealand before tea on the fourth day on the third cricket test. New Zealand’s winning margin matched its largest test win by runs of a 423-run win over Sri Lanka in 2018 and …

NZ vs ENG, 3rd Test: England openers fall as New Zealand march towards big win
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1 week ago

NZ vs ENG, 3rd Test: England openers fall as New Zealand march towards big win

The Hindu  

England made a wretched start to its unrealistic chase of 658 to win the third Test on Monday after a Kane Williamson century rammed home New Zealand’s advantage. It left New Zealand, dismissed late in the day for 453, needing eight more wickets to secure a consolation victory after England easily won the first two Tests. New Zealand’s greatest run-scorer …

Kane Williamson makes 156 as New Zealand sets England 658 to win the 3rd test
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Kane Williamson makes 156 as New Zealand sets England 658 to win the 3rd test

Hindustan Times  

HAMILTON, New Zealand — Kane Williamson made 156 as New Zealand amassed a lead of 657 runs before both England openers were dismissed to leave the hosts in a commanding position at the end of the third day of the third cricket test on Monday. Kane Williamson makes 156 as New Zealand sets England 658 to win the 3rd test …

England struggle in Hamilton as New Zealand dominate third Test
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England struggle in Hamilton as New Zealand dominate third Test

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NZ vs ENG, 3rd Test: NZ power to 340-run lead on Day 2 as England crumbles
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1 week, 1 day ago

NZ vs ENG, 3rd Test: NZ power to 340-run lead on Day 2 as England crumbles

The Hindu  

England’s hopes of a series clean sweep all but evaporated on Sunday as it capitulated on day two of the third Test to trail New Zealand by 340 runs. New Zealand’s controlled strokeplay in the final session was in contrast to chaotic English batting between lunch and tea, where they lost their last eight wickets for 66 runs. Santner reinforced …

England crumble to 143 all out in third NZ Test after O'Rourke blast
1 week, 2 days ago

England crumble to 143 all out in third NZ Test after O'Rourke blast

Hindustan Times  

Pace bowler Will O'Rourke ripped out three key wickets as England crumbled to 143 all out Sunday and leave New Zealand in command of the third Test in Hamilton. England crumble to 143 all out in third NZ Test after O'Rourke blast The tourists lost their last eight wickets for 66 runs to trail by 204 runs in response to …

Cricket-England dismissed with a 204-run deficit after NZ make 347 in Hamilton
1 week, 2 days ago

Cricket-England dismissed with a 204-run deficit after NZ make 347 in Hamilton

Hindustan Times  

-Will O'Rourke and Matt Henry tore the heart out of the England batting order and spinner Mitchell Santner chipped in to help mop up the tail as New Zealand dismissed England for 143 at tea on the second day of the third test in Hamilton on Sunday. Cricket-England dismissed with a 204-run deficit after NZ make 347 in Hamilton England, …

3rd Test: Santner's heroics hand New Zealand advantage over England on Day 2
1 week, 2 days ago

3rd Test: Santner's heroics hand New Zealand advantage over England on Day 2

India Today  

Mitchell Santner's all-round brilliance propelled New Zealand into a commanding position against England on the second day of the third Test at Seddon Park. Santner, who top-scored with a gritty 76 in New Zealand's first innings total of 347, also played a pivotal role with the ball, claiming three crucial wickets to dismantle England for a meagre 143. Resuming at …

NZ vs ENG: New Zealand squanders sound start as England battles back into third Test
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1 week, 2 days ago

NZ vs ENG: New Zealand squanders sound start as England battles back into third Test

The Hindu  

New Zealand failed to capitalise on a rock-steady start to reach 315 for nine on day one of the third and final Test against England in Hamilton on Saturday. Led by seamers Matthew Potts and Gus Atkinson, the tourist fought back with the ball after openers Tom Latham and Will Young put on 105 for the opening stand, having been …

England players give New Zealand's Tim Southee guard of honour in farewell Test
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1 week, 3 days ago

England players give New Zealand's Tim Southee guard of honour in farewell Test

India Today  

The England men's cricket team, led by Ben Stokes, gave a heartfelt guard of honor to retiring New Zealand pacer Tim Southee as he walked out to bat on the opening day of the third Test at Seddon Park. Southee, accompanied by his daughter and his New Zealand teammates, took to the field at the start of the play on …

3rd Test: England hit back after New Zealand's strong start in Hamilton
1 week, 3 days ago

3rd Test: England hit back after New Zealand's strong start in Hamilton

India Today  

England's bowlers staged a spirited comeback in the final session of the opening day of the third Test in Hamilton, reducing New Zealand to 315 for nine after the hosts made a promising start on Saturday. The day began brightly for New Zealand as openers Tom Latham and Will Young combined for a solid 105-run partnership, laying the groundwork for …

England win toss, bowl in third Test against New Zealand
1 week, 3 days ago

England win toss, bowl in third Test against New Zealand

Hindustan Times  

England captain Ben Stokes won the toss and elected to bowl in warm conditions for the third and final Test against New Zealand in Hamilton on Saturday. HT Image The tourists are chasing a clean sweep after clinching their first series victory on New Zealand soil since 2008 with big wins in Christchurch and Wellington. "We've played some really good …

Harry Brook replaces Joe Root as world’s top-ranked Test batter
1 week, 5 days ago

Harry Brook replaces Joe Root as world’s top-ranked Test batter

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Harry Brook is the best player in the world: Joe Root praises England teammate
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2 weeks, 1 day ago

Harry Brook is the best player in the world: Joe Root praises England teammate

India Today  

Joe Root has heaped praise on his teammate Harry Brook, calling the 25-year-old "by far and away the best player in the world" after the English youngster scored back-to-back centuries in the ongoing Test series against New Zealand. Reflecting on Brook's extraordinary run, Root, who also scored his 36th Test century in the same match, remarked, "Brookie is by far …

New Zealand opener Devon Conway out of third England Test
2 weeks, 1 day ago

New Zealand opener Devon Conway out of third England Test

Hindustan Times  

Out-of-form New Zealand opener Devon Conway will miss the third test against England in Hamilton to remain at home for the birth of his first child this week, the team said on Monday. Conway, who scored just 21 runs over four innings as the Black Caps suffered heavy losses in the first two tests, will be replaced in the squad …

New Zealand opener Devon Conway out of third England Test
2 weeks, 1 day ago

New Zealand opener Devon Conway out of third England Test

Hindustan Times  

Out-of-form New Zealand opener Devon Conway will miss the third test against England in Hamilton to remain at home for the birth of his first child this week, the team said on Monday. Conway, who scored just 21 runs over four innings as the Black Caps suffered heavy losses in the first two tests, will be replaced in the squad …

England clinch series win with 323-run victory against New Zealand in Wellington
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2 weeks, 1 day ago

England clinch series win with 323-run victory against New Zealand in Wellington

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NZ vs ENG 2nd Test: Harry Brook & Joe Root Guide Power England To Series-Winning 323-Run Victory Over New Zealand
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2 weeks, 2 days ago

NZ vs ENG 2nd Test: Harry Brook & Joe Root Guide Power England To Series-Winning 323-Run Victory Over New Zealand

ABP News  

NZ vs ENG 2nd Test: England defeated New Zealand by a massive margin of 323 runs in the second NZ vs ENG Test of the three-match series on December 8 at Basin Reserve, Wellington. Joe Root, on the other hand, rose to the occasion and notched up his 36th Test century in the second innings of the NZ vs ENG …

NZ vs ENG, 2nd Test: Blundell’s century in vain as England beats Black Caps by 323 runs
2 weeks, 2 days ago

NZ vs ENG, 2nd Test: Blundell’s century in vain as England beats Black Caps by 323 runs

The Hindu  

England finally faced some resistance from New Zealand in the shape of Tom Blundell’s defiant century but dismissed the Black Caps for 259 to wrap up a thumping 323-run victory on the third day of the second Test on Sunday. New Zealand’s Tom Blundell celebrates his century during play on day three of the second Test against England. He delivered …

England beats New Zealand by 323 runs in 2nd test to take unassailable 2-0 series lead
2 weeks, 2 days ago

England beats New Zealand by 323 runs in 2nd test to take unassailable 2-0 series lead

Associated Press  

WELLINGTON, New Zealand — England conquered the Wellington gale Sunday to seal a 323 run win over New Zealand on the third day of the second test and to take a 2-0 lead in the three-match series. Joe Root completed his 36th century as England batted for less than 30 minutes in the morning before declaring with a lead of …

Joe Root century puts England on brink of victory in Wellington
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Joe Root century puts England on brink of victory in Wellington

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England thump New Zealand by 323 runs to win second Test; take series
2 weeks, 2 days ago

England thump New Zealand by 323 runs to win second Test; take series

Al Jazeera  

Visitors secure a 2-0 lead in the three-match series despite Blundell’s defiant century in New Zealand’s second innings. An aggressive England have thrashed New Zealand by 323 runs in the second Test in Wellington to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series after dominating the hosts almost from start to finish. He praised Harry Brook’s “bravery” in his …

England's historic Test series triumph in New Zealand after 16 years, win 2nd Test
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2 weeks, 2 days ago

England's historic Test series triumph in New Zealand after 16 years, win 2nd Test

India Today  

England delivered a dominant performance to defeat New Zealand by 323 runs in the 2nd Test, securing the 3-match series with a 2-0 lead. Joe Root then scored a classy 36th Test century, which helped England set New Zealand a massive target of 583 runs. England beat New Zealand Root, Brook and Atkinson set-up win New Zealand's chase began poorly …

Watch: Joe Root Bazballs to 36th Test hundred, emulates Rahul Dravid
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Watch: Joe Root Bazballs to 36th Test hundred, emulates Rahul Dravid

India Today  

England's star batter Joe Root completed his 36th Test hundred on Day 3 of the 2nd Test vs New Zealand in Wellington. On Day 2 of the Test, Root joined an elite list by becoming the first English batter an fourth overall to record 100 scores of fifty or more in Test cricket. pic.twitter.com/EFNXzRlatp — England Cricket December 7, 2024 …

147 Years On, England Writes Test Cricket History With Never-Before-Seen Record
2 weeks, 2 days ago

147 Years On, England Writes Test Cricket History With Never-Before-Seen Record

ABP News  

England has made history by becoming the first team to score 500,000 runs in Test cricket. This achievement was recorded during the second Test of NZ vs ENG Test series against New Zealand at Wellington, marking a unique milestone in the 147-year history of Test cricket. Joe Root is England's highest run-scorer in red-ball format, having scored 12,853 runs in …

England Dismantle New Zealand In 2nd Test; End Day 2 With A Lead Of...
2 weeks, 2 days ago

England Dismantle New Zealand In 2nd Test; End Day 2 With A Lead Of...

ABP News  

NZ Vs ENG, 2nd Test: England stamp their authority on New Zealand in the 2nd Test match, as Day 2 belonged to the Ben Stokes' men right from the word go. At Stumps, Day 2, England hold a massive advantage, as they lead the Kiwis by 533 runs, and carry on from their overnight score of 378/5 in just 76 …

Joe Root becomes first England player to complete 100 fifty-plus scores in Tests
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Joe Root becomes first England player to complete 100 fifty-plus scores in Tests

Hindustan Times  

Wellington, : Star batter Joe Root made history on Saturday as he became the first player from England and overall only fourth to touch the landmark of 100 or more fifty-plus scores in Test cricket. Joe Root becomes first England player to complete 100 fifty-plus scores in Tests Root accomplished this milestone against New Zealand during the second Test at …

NZ vs ENG, 2nd Test: England cruising to commanding win as it leads by 533 runs on Day 2
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2 weeks, 2 days ago

NZ vs ENG, 2nd Test: England cruising to commanding win as it leads by 533 runs on Day 2

The Hindu  

Gus Atkinson took a hat-trick as England coasted towards a dominant victory in the second test against New Zealand in Wellington on Saturday, reaching 378 for five at the close of play on day two with an imposing lead of 533. Atkinson and Brydon Carse earlier lit up the morning with some fine seam bowling to dismiss New Zealand for …

NZ Vs ENG, 2nd Test: World Number 1 & 2 Batters Smash Excellent 50's Vs Hosts; Latter Misses Out On THIS Feat
2 weeks, 2 days ago

NZ Vs ENG, 2nd Test: World Number 1 & 2 Batters Smash Excellent 50's Vs Hosts; Latter Misses Out On THIS Feat

ABP News  

NZ Vs ENG, 2nd Test: England have asserted their dominance in the ongoing 2nd Test match against New Zealand at the Basin Reserve in Wellington, as the visitors have smashed the hosts left, right, and centre to register a lead of 500+ on Day 2. Harry Brook and Joe Root smashed quikcfire 50's, as England are looking to play out …

NZ Vs ENG, 2nd Test: Tim Southee Denies THIS English Duo Respective Tons; Dismisses Them In 'Nervous 90s'
2 weeks, 3 days ago

NZ Vs ENG, 2nd Test: Tim Southee Denies THIS English Duo Respective Tons; Dismisses Them In 'Nervous 90s'

ABP News  

NZ Vs ENG, 2nd Test: Tim Southee hands youngester Jacob Bethell a massive heartbreak in the latter's second-only Test match, as the Kiwi legend dismisses the batsman four runs shy off his maiden Test ton. The incident occured during the 3rd innings of the 2nd Test match between New Zealand and England at the Basin Reserve in Wellington, as Jacob …

England dominate with ball and bat to take commanding lead in Wellington
2 weeks, 3 days ago

England dominate with ball and bat to take commanding lead in Wellington

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Bethell, Duckett miss tons but England in control of second NZ Test
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Bethell, Duckett miss tons but England in control of second NZ Test

Hindustan Times  

Jacob Bethell and Ben Duckett were dismissed in the 90s but had put a dominant England nearly 400 runs ahead of New Zealand in the second Test on Saturday. Bethell, Duckett miss tons but England in control of second NZ Test The tourists had powered to 215-3 at tea on day two of the fast-moving match in Wellington, after taking …

NZ vs ENG, 2nd Test: Atkinson hat-trick, Bethell 98 put England in driver's seat
2 weeks, 3 days ago

NZ vs ENG, 2nd Test: Atkinson hat-trick, Bethell 98 put England in driver's seat

India Today  

England continued to assert dominance over New Zealand on Day 2 of the second Test as they finished the day on 378/5 leading New Zealand by 533 runs on Saturday, December 7 at Basin Reserve, Wellington. New Zealand began the day on 86/5 in 26 overs trailing by 194 runs as England continued the momentum from the opening day and …

NZ vs ENG, 2nd Test: Brook scores century again as England finishes Day 1 on top against New Zealand
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2 weeks, 3 days ago

NZ vs ENG, 2nd Test: Brook scores century again as England finishes Day 1 on top against New Zealand

The Hindu  

Harry Brook played the role of New Zealand’s nemesis with flair on Friday, reaching his eighth test century as England finished in a strong position after the first day of the second test. New Zealand finished in trouble at 86-5 in reply to England’s 280, having lost Devon Conway, Tom Latham, Rachin Ravindra, Kane Williamson and Daryl Mitchell before stumps. …

NZ vs ENG 2nd Test Scorecard: Harry Brook slams hundred before England bowlers reduce New Zealand to 86/5 on Day 1 in Wellington
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2 weeks, 3 days ago

NZ vs ENG 2nd Test Scorecard: Harry Brook slams hundred before England bowlers reduce New Zealand to 86/5 on Day 1 in Wellington

Firstpost  

NZ vs ENG 2nd Test Scorecard: Harry Brook scored 123 to give England a fast start in the second Test against New Zealand in Wellington before the visiting bowlers took five wickets. Harry Brook smashed a century and England bowlers picked up five wickets on Day 1 of the Wellington Test against New Zealand. Image: AP NZ vs ENG 2nd …

Eng vs NZ, 2nd Test: Brook's century has England on top after Day 1
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Eng vs NZ, 2nd Test: Brook's century has England on top after Day 1

Deccan Chronicle  

Wellington: Harry Brook played the role of New Zealand’s nemesis with flair on Friday, reaching his eighth test century as England finished in a strong position after the first day of the second test. Brook’s fast-paced innings of 123 included a century from 91 balls and set the tempo of a day on which 346 runs were scored and 15 …

ENG vs NZ 2nd Test: Harry Brook’s counterattacking ton rescues England from collapse
2 weeks, 4 days ago

ENG vs NZ 2nd Test: Harry Brook’s counterattacking ton rescues England from collapse

Live Mint  

Harry Brook led the English counterattack after the visitors were slumped to 43/4 at one stage during the second Test in Basin Reserve. From there on, Harry Brook pulled a 174-run partnership with Ollie Pope in order to bring their team back into the match. While the pitch in Basin Reserve continue to pose many questions throughout the innings but …

Cricket-Brook century rescues England again in Wellington
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Cricket-Brook century rescues England again in Wellington

Hindustan Times  

-Harry Brook continued his punishment of New Zealand's bowlers with his second century of the series to push England to 259 for seven at tea on the first day of the second test in Wellington on Friday. Cricket-Brook century rescues England again in Wellington In an echo of last week's first test which England won by eight wickets, Brook and …

NZ vs ENG: Ton-up Harry Brook, bowlers make it England's day in Wellington as Kiwis loosen grip
2 weeks, 4 days ago

NZ vs ENG: Ton-up Harry Brook, bowlers make it England's day in Wellington as Kiwis loosen grip

India TV News  

New Zealand will be ruing their batting show in the final hour as the hosts let the advantage slip and get in England's corner on Day 1 of the second Test in Wellington on Friday, December 6. Despite Harry Brook's, New Zealand didn't take time to clean up England's tail, taking the last four wickets for just 21 runs to …

Watch: Daryl Mitchell takes one-handed stunner to dismiss Joe Root in Wellington
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Watch: Daryl Mitchell takes one-handed stunner to dismiss Joe Root in Wellington

India Today  

Daryl Mitchell took a sensational one-handed diving catch to dismiss Joe Root on Day 1 of the second Test between New Zealand and England on Friday, December 6 at Basin Reserve, Wellington. The incident took place in the 11th over of the first innings after New Zealand captain Tom Latham won the toss and invited England to bat first. NZ …

NZ vs ENG 2nd Test: Harry Brook, bowlers put England on top on Day 1 in Wellington
2 weeks, 4 days ago

NZ vs ENG 2nd Test: Harry Brook, bowlers put England on top on Day 1 in Wellington

India Today  

England finished Day 1 of the second Test well on top against New Zealand who were 86/5 at stumps trailing by 194 runs at Basin Reserve, Wellington on Friday, December 6. The day began with Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett opening the innings for England but could only add 12 runs for the first wicket as Matt Henry got Duckett …

Brook’s century has England on top after Day 1 of the 2nd test against New Zealand
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2 weeks, 4 days ago

Brook’s century has England on top after Day 1 of the 2nd test against New Zealand

Associated Press  

WELLINGTON, New Zealand — Harry Brook played the role of New Zealand’s nemesis with flair on Friday, reaching his eighth test century as England finished in a strong position after the first day of the second test. New Zealand finished in trouble at 86-5 in reply to England’s 280, having lost Devon Conway, Tom Latham, Rachin Ravindar, Kane Williamson and …

NZ vs ENG, 2nd Test: Latham seconds Stokes on over-rate penalty issue ahead of second test
2 weeks, 4 days ago

NZ vs ENG, 2nd Test: Latham seconds Stokes on over-rate penalty issue ahead of second test

The Hindu  

New Zealand captain Tom Latham echoed his counterpart Ben Stokes and suggested that the rules and penalties concerning over-rate in Tests need to be reevaluated. “It’s certainly a challenge to get through those 15 overs an hour if the ball’s flying to the boundary a little bit more than usual,” Latham said on Thursday on the eve of the second …

Cricket-NZ Latham backs Stokes on over-rates ahead of second test
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Cricket-NZ Latham backs Stokes on over-rates ahead of second test

Hindustan Times  

Dec 5 - New Zealand captain Tom Latham has joined his England counterpart Ben Stokes in suggesting that the required over-rate in test matches might need to be reviewed for matches involving a lot of seam bowling. Cricket-NZ Latham backs Stokes on over-rates ahead of second test Both teams were fined and had World Test Championship points deducted for failing …

NZ vs ENG, 2nd Test: New Zealand names unchanged lineup in bid to level series
2 weeks, 4 days ago

NZ vs ENG, 2nd Test: New Zealand names unchanged lineup in bid to level series

The Hindu  

New Zealand has named an unchanged starting lineup for its second Test match against England, starting in Wellington on Friday. The home side continues to field a four-man pace attack, opting not to include a specialist spinner in Mitchell Santner, who picked up a 10-wicket haul during the Kiwis’ series sweep in India earlier this year. “We have some spin …

NZ vs ENG: Joe Root eyes historic 31-year-old Test records against New Zealand
2 weeks, 5 days ago

NZ vs ENG: Joe Root eyes historic 31-year-old Test records against New Zealand

India Today  

Joe Root is on the verge of breaking Javed Miandad’s record for runs in Test cricket against New Zealand. Root needs 189 runs to go past the Pakistani legend during the second Test, starting Friday, December 6 at the Basin Reserve in Wellington. Joe Root on cusp of another landmark Root is also one fifty plus score short of becoming …

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