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Determined Kane Williamson keeps England toiling away in the field

At tea on the fourth day at Basin Reserve, Williamson’s expertly measured 113 not out had put the Black Caps 197 ahead.

The Independent UK

New Zealand v England: second Test, day four – as it happened

England took the last five New Zealand wickets for 28 runs then made their usual sharp start chasing the 258 they need to secure a 2-0 series win, setting up a thrilling final day

The Guardian - UK

India star expects 'Bazball' to "falter" despite Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum success

England have enjoyed great success playing 'Bazball' under Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum, but India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has issued a warning

Daily Mirror

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England with work to do in second Test after New Zealand fight back

New Zealand won the day, but England are still well-placed to win the match.

Evening Standard

Paul Collingwood gives Ben Stokes injury update as England captain struggles with knee

Ben Stokes has been dealing with a left knee problem since taking over as England captain and was seen limping after bowling just two overs against New Zealand in the second Test

Daily Mirror

Ex-England captain Alastair Cook delivers verdict on Ben Stokes enforcing the follow on

England captain Ben Stokes asked New Zealand to follow on in the second Test in Wellington, but former skipper Sir Alastair Cook has questioned the decision

Daily Mirror

‘They want the aggressive option’: Ben Stokes backed on decision to enforce follow-on

Stokes sent the home side back into bat with a 226-run deficit midway through the third morning

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Latham and Conway lead fightback as New Zealand frustrate England attack

Ben Stokes enforced the follow-on but the hosts’ batters were defiant on day three of the second Test

The Guardian - AU

New Zealand fight back to frustrate England in Wellington

New Zealand closed on 202 for three, just 24 behind

The Independent UK

New Zealand frustrate England's hunt for victory after Ben Stokes enforces follow on

Spinners Jack Leach and Joe Root picked up all three of England's wickets after New Zealand were made to follow on, with Tom Latham and Devon Conway leading the resistance from the hosts

Daily Mirror

Tom Latham and Devon Conway frustrate England in Wellington

Tom Latham and Devon Conway shared an unbroken stand of 128 in 49 overs.

The Independent UK

Stuart Broad mops up New Zealand tail to give England lead of 226

New Zealand reached 40 without loss at lunch.

The Independent UK

New Zealand follow on after Stuart Broad takes four wickets

England turned the screw on the third morning in Wellington.

The Independent UK

Ben Stokes’ leadership ‘as good as I’ve seen’, says Joe Root, as England captain tipped for star showing

Joe Root believes Ben Stokes’ leadership is “as good as I’ve seen” and it is “a matter of time” before the England skipper produces a big individual performance.

Evening Standard

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Daily Mirror

Joe Root felt he "owed" England a hundred as he hails "brilliant" and "brave" Ben Stokes

Joe Root was back to his best with an excellent 153 not out in the second Test between England and New Zealand in Wellington, sharing a brilliant partnership with Harry Brook

The Guardian - UK

Joe Root says his 153 was payback to England: ‘I owed it to the group’

Joe Root admitted he is now truly loving life without the burden of captaincy following the masterful unbeaten century in Wellington

The Times of India

New Zealand vs England, 2nd Test: Joe Root shines before NZ collapse on Day 2

NEW DELHI: Joe Root scored an unbeaten century and star pacer James Anderson bagged three wickets as England were in commanding position against New Zealand at the end of rain-truncated Day 2 of the second Test at Basin Reserve in Wellington on Saturday.

Daily Mirror

Joe Root hailed as "best player in the world" after excellent 153 vs New Zealand

Sir Alastair Cook had some lavish praise for Joe Root after the England star struck 153 against New Zealand, claiming "there is not a better player in the world"

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The Guardian - AU

Anderson and Leach bring New Zealand to their knees after Root’s unbeaten 153

Joe Root’s unbeaten 153 helped England declare at 435 for eight before Jack Leach and Jimmy Anderson took three wickets each as New Zealand slumped to 138 for seven

The Independent UK

Joe Root impressed by ‘brilliant’ Ben Stokes declaration as England take charge

Stokes called his side in early and was rewarded with three quick New Zealand wickets.

Daily Mirror

James Anderson and Jack Leach wickets leave England in control as New Zealand falter

After Joe Root passed 150 for the 14th time in his Test career, James Anderson and Jack Leach starred with the ball as England moved into a dominant position against New Zealand in the second Test in Wellington

The Independent UK

England rip through New Zealand after Ben Stokes opts for attacking declaration

James Anderson and Jack Leach each took three wickets as New Zealand ended the day with a 297-run deficit

The Independent UK

James Anderson and Jack Leach share six wickets as England take command

New Zealand were 96 for six at tea, responding to England’s 435 for eight declared.

The Independent UK

James Anderson strikes twice for England to vindicate Ben Stokes declaration

Stokes called his batters in with the score 435 for eight shortly before lunch on day two of the pivotal second Test.

Chronicle Live

Steve Harmison talks about meeting Newcastle United squad and advice to players ahead of Wembley

Steve Harmison was the best fast bowler on the planet in 2005 and knows about carrying the burden of a success-starved team

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