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New Zealand in control of second Test as Nicholls century grinds down weary England

Henry Nicholls scored an unbeaten 119 as New Zealand closed on 252 for three, a lead of 352, against England on day three of the second Test

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Ben Stokes denied early wicket on Durham return

Absent England captain Stokes was applauded warmly by a sparse crowd at the Riverside.

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Ben Stokes builds up head of steam for Durham during England exile

Absent from England’s second Test against New Zealand, Ben Stokes bowled fast for Durham but ended 15 overs without a wicket

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Ben Stokes reports for duty with Durham after England Test squad omission

The 35-year-old is being investigated over a breach of team protocols following the first Test victory over New Zealand.

The Independent UK

Ben Stokes poised for swift England return in third Test against New Zealand

Stokes was left out of the second Test against New Zealand after a curfew breach

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England still have leaders in the dressing room – Emilio Gay

Joe Root is leading an inexperienced XI including three debutants in the second Test against New Zealand.

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New Zealand claim upper hand after Phillips century and late wickets jolt England

The Black Caps’ disciplined attack made late inroads into their hosts’ batting to leave England 222 for 6 at the close on day two in reply to New Zealand’s 391

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Ben Stokes could be back soon as England captain as mood turns his way

The England and Wales Cricket Board is hopeful that Ben Stokes will be able to make a quick return as England captain

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Ben Stokes in line to play for Durham after England axeing over curfew breach

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Ben Stokes named in Durham squad to face Northamptonshire

The England captain was not considered for the second Test against New Zealand after breaking a team curfew.

The Independent UK

Ben Stokes named in Durham squad after being dropped by England for second Test

Stokes is in contention to feature in the County Championship amid an ongoing investigation

The Independent UK

Stokes and McCullum under pressure as England struggle to block out speculation

Behind those shades at the second Test it is impossible to tell what the England head coach is thinking in the enforced absence of his captain

The Guardian - UK

Jacob Bethell strikes twice as new-look England keep New Zealand in check

England fielded three debutants as New Zealand reached 291 for seven at the end of day one, with Jacob Bethell taking two wickets in the final hour

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How Joe Root filled Ben Stokes’ funky shoes to help new-look England keep New Zealand in check

New Zealand 284-7 (75): England’s stand-in skipper managed a new-look bowling attack well on an entertaining opening day at the Kia Oval

The Guardian - UK

Captain Root 2.0: more fun but a different kind of burden in leadership reboot

He is back in the groove as leader, but the callow nature of this team has forced a fresh approach as Ben Stokes’s stand-in

The Independent UK

New-look England make steady start against New Zealand under Joe Root’s guidance

Root was leading his country for the 65th time but first in more than four years.

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Thursday’s sport: What’s on and where can I watch?

The second round of group-stage matches gets under way at the World Cup, while it is Gold Cup day at Royal Ascot.

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The Independent UK

England take two wickets as Joe Root steps back into captain role

With Ben Stokes absent, Root saw his side make a decent start to the second Test against New Zealand.

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Joe Root speaks out on stepping in to replace Ben Stokes as England captain

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The week of ‘chaos’ that has changed England’s series against New Zealand

“There’s been a bit of chaos,” England coach Brendon McCullum said with a forced smile and a tone of grim understatement after a week that all involved would wish to forget. As in politics, seven days can be a long time in cricket but one can scarcely remember a situation…

The Independent UK

Ben Stokes has ‘earned the right’ to keep England captaincy, insists Michael Vaughan

Ben Stokes will miss England’s second Test against New Zealand this week

The Guardian - UK

Stand-in captain Joe Root admits England have let themselves down with behaviour

Stand-in captain Joe Root insisted England are ‘incredibly professional’ despite curfew breach and did not rule out a longer stint

The Independent UK

Joe Root not ruling out extended run as England captain amid doubts over Ben Stokes’ future

Joe Root will captain England this week after Ben Stokes was dropped from the Test squad

The Guardian - UK

Inspirational Stokes is a great captain – he isn’t perfect and isn’t expected to be

England Test captain has a lot of credit in the bank and if he comes back hopefully everyone has the compassion to move past his curfew breach

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