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Alex Lees hopeful ‘Yorkshire stubbornness’ helps cement England Test place

The left-hander has a top score of 31 from eight innings for England

The Independent UK

England vs New Zealand: Five things we learned from first Test at Lord’s

Former skipper Joe Root was the star for the hosts

The Independent UK

Primal power of Kyle Jamieson is one of Test cricket’s great wonders

The towering New Zealand bowler’s almost mythic qualities will be a major hurdle for England to negotiate if they are to secure victory in the first Test at Lord’s

The Guardian - UK

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6 talking points including England's team hat-trick and Ben Stokes' lucky reprieve

England need 61 runs to win the first Test against New Zealand at Lord's, with Joe Root on 77 not out after yet another chaotic day of Test cricket

Daily Mirror

Joe Root holds the key for England as first Test hangs in the balance after dramatic day

The first Test between England and New Zealand is heading for an exciting finish, with Ben Stokes' side needing 61 runs to win with five wickets in hand

Daily Mirror

Ben Stokes reprieve hands England a lifeline in first Test against New Zealand

England were teetering in their chase when Stokes hacked Colin De Grandhomme onto his stumps.

The Independent UK

Alex Lees the only casualty as England begin pursuit of victory over New Zealand

The opener fell for 20 as the home side reached lunch on 31-1 chasing 277 for the win at Lord’s

The Independent UK

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England vs New Zealand: Stuart Broad sparks fightback after dramatic morning session

Three wickets in three balls in a remarkable Stuart Broad over sparked an England fightback on the third morning at Lord’s, and leaves them needing 277 to win the opening Test against New Zealand.

Evening Standard

Kevin Pietersen sees "good stuff" as he highlights England issue amid latest collapse

England suffered yet another batting collapse in the first Test against New Zealand and Kevin Pietersen has delivered his verdict on their struggles

Daily Mirror

Lords Test | 17 wickets fall on Day 1 as England reach 116/7 vs New Zealand, trail by 16

A total of 17 wickets fell on the first day of the Lords Test between England and New Zealand as the Black Caps were first dismissed for 132 and then the hosts limped to 116 for 7

The Hindu

Lord's pauses to pay emotional tribute to Shane Warne during England v New Zealand Test match

England and New Zealand cricket fans unite at Lord's to pay an emotional tribute to Australian cricket legend Shane Warne. Watch the video.

ABC News

New Zealand fightback has England in trouble after new era’s bright morning

England began the Ben Stokes era with a chaotic day of cricket at Lord’s, 17 wickets tumbling on a frantic start to their first Test against New Zealand

The Guardian - UK

6 talking points including Potts' dream England debut and McCullum's mammoth task

Matty Potts starred on debut as New Zealand were bowled out for just 132, but England lost seven wickets for just 41 runs after a decent start as the visitors dragged themselves back into the game

Daily Mirror

England fold again with bat after perfect start vs New Zealand in McCullum's first match

17 wickets fell on day one of the first Test between England and New Zealand, as Ben Stokes' side bowled brilliantly before their batting line-up collapsed

Daily Mirror

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The Independent UK

What could English cricket’s Stokes-McCullum era look like?

The new captain-coach combination get its first run out against New Zealand this week

Daily Mirror

James Anderson and Stuart Broad return as Brendon McCullum names first England Test squad

England have named a 13-man squad for the first Test of the summer against New Zealand next month, with both James Anderson and Stuart Broad earning recalls

The Independent UK

Yorkshire forced to settle for draw against Kent

Steven Patterson’s three-wicket burst had given the White Rose county optimism for victory

The Guardian - UK

County Championship: Notts rout Sussex on day of draws – as it happened

Notts cruised to a 10-wicket Division Two win at Hove while the other six matches still being played ended in draws

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Daily Mirror

10 uncapped England prospects who could advance Test ambitions in County Championship

England handed debuts to three players during the recent West Indies series and more new faces could be introduced this summer

Daily Mirror

5 things England need to fix amid new low following defeat against West Indies

England are currently bottom of the World Test Championship following their latest series defeat to the West Indies, which has left captain Joe Root in a precarious position

Evening Standard

England player ratings vs West Indies: Serious questions for Joe Root as almost all bats fail in Third Test

After encouraging draws in Antigua and Barbados, England surrendered the newly-named Richards-Botham Trophy with a crushing 10-wicket defeat to West Indies.

The Guardian - UK

Joe Root’s captaincy hangs by a thread as West Indies clobber England

England will resume their third innings on 103 for eight and a lead of just 10 runs in the third and final Test, leaving Joe Root under intense pressure

The Independent UK

England left on brink of humiliation after latest unravelling against West Indies

England (204 & 103-8) lead West Indies (297) by 10 runs

Evening Standard

Dismal England on verge of yet another Test defeat that paves way for further change

This was the first day of this series with more West Indies fans in the stands than English and the locals had plenty to cheer.

The Independent UK

England outfought and outclassed with another series defeat on the cards

The tourists are 10 runs ahead with two wickets left.

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