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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
David Charlesworth

Ben Duckett’s century drags England back into contention against New Zealand

Ben Duckett scored a century on day two at Trent Bridge (Mike Egerton/PA) - (PA Wire)

Ben Duckett made his first Test century in a year after Ben Stokes dragged England back into their Rothesay Series decider against New Zealand at a sweltering Trent Bridge.

Duckett had gone 22 innings, including a wretched Ashes over the winter, since a match-winning 149 against India last June but he cast off a low-key start to the summer with a superb 113 off 99 deliveries, having been put down on eight by Henry Nicholls.

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