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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Rory Dollard

England’s bowlers frustrated by New Zealand openers

England’s Ben Stokes reacts during play on day one of the third Test between England and New Zealand in Hamilton (Andrew Cornaga/Photosport/AP) - (AP)

England endured a frustrating first morning after sending New Zealand in to bat on day one in Hamilton, going wicketless in the opening session of the third Test.

Ben Stokes won the toss and opted to field, but any hopes he had of running through the home side’s batting line-up quickly evaporated as Tom Latham and Will Young reached 93 without loss by lunch.

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