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Henry Nicholls out in bizarre fashion as Jack Leach takes one of luckiest wickets ever

New Zealand batter Henry Nicholls was out for 19 in bizarre fashion when the ball was caught after deflecting off his own teammate's bat

Daily Mirror

Test captains left to field thorny questions while the suits hide at Headingley

Ben Stokes and Kane Williamson have had more than cricket to discuss with Yorkshire the hosts following the racism scandal

The Guardian - UK

Jonny Bairstow’s innings showed benefit of giving players a clear message

It is easier to play aggressively in home conditions but Alex Lees and Ollie Pope also showed encouraging signs for England

The Guardian - UK

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Inside ‘Bazball’ and England’s Test resurgence under new coach Brendon McCullum

New head coach Brendon McCullum and captain Ben Stokes have enjoyed an impressive start

The Independent UK

Big-hitting Bairstow helps England to get risky and cast off old shackles

The batter forgot the typical Test rules and played as if it were a one-day game, destroying New Zealand with extravagant ease

The Guardian - UK

5 talking points as Jonny Bairstow and Ben Stokes help England seal stunning victory

England have completed a remarkable series victory over New Zealand after Jonny Bairstow and Ben Stokes shared a brutal 179-run partnership

Daily Mirror

Jonny Bairstow heroics sees England seal thrilling series win over New Zealand

At tea on the final day, this nip and tuck Test remained resolutely nip and tuck. England, chasing a mammoth 299, needed 160 more from 38 overs to secure a memorable series win over New Zealand.

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Stunning Jonny Bairstow blitz leads England to remarkable record win over New Zealand

Jonny Bairstow scored England's second-fastest Test century off just 77 balls as they chased down 299 to win the second Test against New Zealand and seal a series victory

Daily Mirror

Ben Stokes and Jonny Bairstow key to England’s victory hopes at Trent Bridge

The hosts need another 160 runs with six wickets remaining in Nottingham.

The Independent UK

England lose Zak Crawley for a duck at start of 299-run chase

New Zealand were bowled out for 284 on the morning of the final day of the second Test at Trent Bridge.

The Independent UK

Joe Root and Ollie Pope hit hundreds to keep England ticking in thrilling second New Zealand Test

This was a triumphant, harum-scarum day of batting for England, who scored 383 runs in 88 overs. Yet at its end, they remain 80 behind. Plenty seems possible across the final two days.

Evening Standard

Pope and Root centuries light up England’s reply against New Zealand

Ollie Pope hit 145 while Joe Root finished day three at Trent Bridge unbeaten on 163 as England reached 473-5, 80 behind New Zealand’s 553

The Guardian - UK

Joe Root and Ollie Pope score stunning centuries for England as run-fest continues

Joe Root scored an imperious 163 not out for England, while Ollie Pope made an excellent 145 in just his third innings at No.3 in the second Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge

Daily Mirror

Joe Root and Ollie Pope help England turn tables on New Zealand in second Test

The hosts closed day three on 473 for five in response to the Black Caps’ first-innings score of 553

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5 talking points as Joe Root and Ollie Pope centuries drag England back into Test

Joe Root and Ollie Pope both scored excellent hundreds for England as they ended day three of the second Test against New Zealand on 475-3

The Hindu

ENG vs NZ, second test: Pope, Root centuries fuel England fightback against New Zealand

Replying to New Zealand’s mammoth first innings score of 553, Pope and Root took full advantage of a docile pitch to ease the pressure on England

The Independent UK

Ollie Pope heading towards a ton as England move along nicely in Nottingham

The hosts were still 358 runs behind New Zealand at lunch

The Guardian - UK

England fight back against New Zealand: second Test, day three – as it happened

Joe Root and Ollie Pope both struck centuries as England batted their way back into the game with intent at Trent Bridge

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The Guardian - UK

Trescothick pleased after Ollie Pope and Alex Lees lead England fightback

Marcus Trescothick, England’s batting coach, declared himself ‘fairly happy with where we are’ despite the team ending day two at Trent Bridge trailing by 463

The Independent UK

England challenged to dig in as they bid to battle back against New Zealand

The tourists made a formidable first-innings score of 553 but England’s batsman made a positive start in their response

The Guardian - UK

Mitchell gives New Zealand masterclass but offers England a helping hand

England ended day two of the second Test at Trent Bridge on 90-1 in reply to New Zealand’s 553 built around 190 from Daryl Mitchell, who dropped two catches

Evening Standard

Ollie Pope and Alex Lees lead England fightback after New Zealand pile up record total in second Test

Ollie Pope led England's fightback against New Zealand in the second Test at Trent Bridge.

The Independent UK

Alex Lees and Ollie Pope steady England after New Zealand build handsome lead

The pair saw England to the close on 90 for one in reply to the tourists’ 553

Daily Mirror

6 talking points as Ollie Pope leads England fightback after mammoth New Zealand score

England trail New Zealand by 463 runs after Tom Latham's side racked up an imposing 553 in their first innings, before Alex Lees and Ollie Pope ensured England reached the close just one wicket down

Evening Standard

Alex Lees interview: I have to turn positive England impact into big score

When Alex Lees was a youngster at Yorkshire, coach Jason Gillespie used to call him “Haydos”, a nod to his former Australia team-mate Matthew Hayden, one of the most dominant, powerful left-handed openers that cricket has ever seen.

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