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Joe Root seals victory for England over New Zealand in first Test

The former captain ensured Ben Stokes’ reign got off to a winning start at Lord’s.

The Independent UK

Joe Root completes century and hits 10,000th Test run as England beat New Zealand by five wickets

England quickly wrapped up victory at Lord’s as Root’s unbeaten 117 helped secure a five-wicket win over New Zealand in the opening Test match

The Independent UK

England vs New Zealand: Joe Root’s sensational century launches Brendon McCullum era off to winning start

In his first match since resigning the captaincy, Joe Root guided England to victory over New Zealand with a sensational century, and joined an exclusive band of batters with 10,000 Test runs.

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Joe Root scores phenomenal hundred to guide England to dramatic win vs New Zealand

Joe Root scored his 26th Test match century as England beat New Zealand by five wickets in the first Test at Lord's, sharing a brilliant 120-run partnership with Ben Foakes

Daily Mirror

6 talking points as Parkinson makes debut while New Zealand duo show England how it's done

Daryl Mitchell and Tom Blundell led an excellent fightback from New Zealand, who are now firmly in control of the first Test against England with a 227-run lead

Daily Mirror

England in precarious position as New Zealand duo near centuries in brilliant partnership

Daryl Mitchell and Tom Blundell shared an excellent unbeaten partnership on day two of the first Test at Lord's between England and New Zealand

Daily Mirror

Careless Broad characterises England tail with little offered or delivered

The home side began the second day with three wickets intact but fan-rousing lower-order heroism was decidedly lacking

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Matthew Potts continues to impress as England battle for control in NZ Test

Potts took the crucial scalp of Kiwi captain Kane Williamson for the second time in as many innings.

The Independent UK

Matthew Potts strikes again as more wickets tumble in England-New Zealand Test

The tourists were 38 for three at lunch in their second innings, having bowled out England for 141 – a lead of just nine runs.

The Independent UK

Eng vs NZ first Test | Mitchell and Blundell put New Zealand on top against England

England were eventually dismissed for 141 in reply to New Zealand’s 132

The Hindu

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

Brendon McCullum and Ben Stokes backed to lift England with new era set to begin against New Zealand

Rob Key is confident that Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum will prove a winning combination as England’s new era begins at Lord’s tomorrow.

Evening Standard

England chief Rob Key opens door for Jos Buttler to return to Test cricket

Jos Buttler was dropped following a disappointing Ashes series, but Rob Key believes the wicketkeeper could still have a future in the England Test team

Daily Mirror

Lion bite, puck to the head and cut by a fish tank – strangest sporting injuries

A look back at some bizarre sporting injuries

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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 Guardian - UK

England usher in new Test era with calls for Harry Brook and Matthew Potts

England’s red-ball new dawn has seen two uncapped 23-year-olds get their first chance of international glory

The Independent UK

Harry Brook and Matthew Potts included in England Test squad

James Anderson and Stuart Broad also return.

Evening Standard

England Test squad: Harry Brook and Matt Potts earn maiden call-ups as James Anderson and Stuart Broad return

England have rewarded Yorkshire’s Harry Brook and Durham’s Matt Potts for their outstanding starts to the County Championship season with maiden Test call-ups, for the first two Tests against New Zealand next month.

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The Independent UK

Ryan Patel stars as early championship leaders Surrey seal victory over Somerset

Patel and Ben Foakes guided Surrey to their second win from three matches.

The Independent UK

James Anderson up and running for the season as Lancashire dominate

Josh Bohannon and skipper Dave Vilas shared a fourth-wicket partnership of 203 for the Red Rose county

The Independent UK

Michael Burgess hits second successive century as Warwickshire dominate Essex

Wicketkeeper Burgess followed his 178 against Surrey with 170 off 217 balls.

The Independent UK

Ben Foakes hits unbeaten 132 as Surrey set imposing target for Warwickshire

Foakes faced 263 balls and was boosted by Ollie Pope (58) and Jordan Clark (50)

Daily Mirror

Sam Billings drops England captaincy hint as he discusses Test recall

Sam Billings has been touted in some quarters as a potential replacement for England captain Joe Root and the Kent skipper has spoken about his "leadership experience" being something he feels can help him earn a recall to the Test team

Evening Standard

Ben Foakes deserves full home summer to prove England worth but must arrest batting decline

The return of Ben Foakes for Jos Buttler on England’s tour of the Caribbean was a significant shift, but flew under the radar with more controversial calls made.

The Independent UK

Sam Billings hopes ‘leadership experience’ helps him earn England recall

Billings, who led Kent to Vitality Blast glory last year, missed out on the Test tour of the West Indies.

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