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Kane Williamson returns for New Zealand’s first Test against England

Former captain selected in XI at expense of in-form Will Young with Nathan Smith to debut for Black Caps at Hagley Oval

The Guardian - AU

Ben Stokes joins cricket world in marking 10th anniversary of Phil Hughes’ death

Stokes took time out from England’s final preparations for the first Test in New Zealand to reflect on an incident that shocked the game.

The Independent UK

New Zealand vs England LIVE: Cricket score and updates from England in New Zealand 2024

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Refreshed Stokes clears the air with England before New Zealand Test

Returning to his native Christchurch is having a positive effect on the captain and hopefully will do the same for his side

The Guardian - UK

England’s extreme selection adds to changing tides of Test cricket

Ben Stokes’s side bid to end an inconsistent 2024 on a high against the Black Caps, who remain in the hunt for the World Test Championship final at Lord’s next year

The Independent UK

We do know what we’re doing – Ben Stokes defends Jacob Bethell Test selection

Bethell will bat at number three when he makes his Test debut against New Zealand this week.

The Independent UK

New Zealand vs England 1st Test prediction: Brook to shine once more for tourists

Follow our free cricket betting tips as England get their tour of New Zealand underway on Wednesday

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Jacob Bethell: England ask debutant to bat third in baptism of fire against New Zealand

Warwickshire all-rounder has never batted at number three in red-ball cricket before

Evening Standard

Jacob Bethell to make England Test debut at number three against New Zealand

The tourists were forced into an eleventh-hour rethink after wicketkeeper Jordan Cox was ruled out of the series with a broken thumb.

The Independent UK

England to hand Jacob Bethell his Test debut at No 3 in New Zealand opener

The 21-year-old Warwickshire prodigy is expected to bat at No 3 in Christchurch despite having not scored a first-class century yet

The Guardian - UK

Joe Root: ‘Winning the Ashes in Australia would mean more than anything’

England’s record-breaking batter is set for his 150th Test and, he tells Donald McRae, he will play for as long as he loves the game

The Guardian - UK

McCullum needs England at the races alongside thoroughbred Stokes in New Zealand

England’s lead-up to the series has been a cause for concern but head coach has urged Pope and co to let Pakistan hurt wash over them

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Stokes and McCullum need strong start to year that could define Bazball

Three-Test series against familiar foes New Zealand, where they haven’t won 16 years, is taster for even bigger challenges ahead for England

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Zimbabwe vs Pakistan LIVE: Cricket score and updates from Pakistan in Zimbabwe 2024

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Zak Crawley bucks the trend as wickets fall in England’s warm-up match

Crawley fell for a rapid 94 as England were bowled out for 249, having dismissed a Prime Minister’s XI for 136 in New Zealand

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How “a commitment to disruption” has bonded Red Bull and Castore

Max Verstappen. Ben Stokes. Andy Murray. Adam Peaty. The all-conquering 2023/24 Bundesliga champions Bayer Leverkusen. Just some of the top names who adorn sportswear produced by Castore – a company born on Merseyside in 2015.

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Jos Buttler wants Ben Stokes and Joe Root back in England’s white-ball plans

The experienced pair have not played the shorter formats for England since the 2023 World Cup debacle in India.

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Sri Lanka vs New Zealand LIVE: Cricket score and updates from New Zealand in Sri Lanka November 2024

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England in-tray: What will Brendon McCullum need to sort in new white-ball role?

Test head coach McCullum will also take charge of the men’s white-ball teams in the new year.

The Independent UK

Sri Lanka vs New Zealand LIVE: Cricket score and updates from New Zealand in Sri Lanka November 2024

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