England’s top order crumbles early as Jacob Bethell gamble fails
The IndependentSign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy England’s top order crumbled on the second morning of the first Test against New Zealand, slipping to 45 for three with their gamble on debutant Jacob Bethell failing to pay off. Another newcomer – Black Caps seamer Nathan Smith – got the better of him and landed an even bigger blow when he bowled Joe Root for a duck with the last ball before the interval. After Brydon Carse mopped up the last two New Zealand wickets to finish with four for 64, Crawley got England’s reply off to a disappointing start. England took New Zealand’s last two wickets for 29 with Carse shouldering responsibility.