New Zealand steady ship after James Anderson reaches another wicket landmark The Black Caps lead by 128 with eight second-innings wickets remaining. The Independent UK · Jun 13, 2022
New Zealand frustrate England to take control after superb Tom Blundell and Daryl Mitchell partnership The tourists are on top at Trent Bridge after dropping the first Test at Lord’s The Independent UK · Jun 10, 2022
England’s new era under Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum off to positive start despite familiar batting woes It was not a perfect performance — far from it — but England were well past the point of that mattering. Evening Standard · Jun 6, 2022
Stuart Broad defends Jonny Bairstow after Michael Vaughan's "pathetic" criticism Former England captain Michael Vaughan was highly critical of the way Jonny Bairstow got out in his second innings against New Zealand at Lord's Daily Mirror · Jun 5, 2022
Birthday boy Ben Stokes comes to party as England look to Joe Root for happy ending Presented with a card signed by his team-mates in the huddle before start of play, Stokes unfurled a mix of the brilliant and the bizarre - including three sixes and being reprieved by a no-ball Daily Mirror · Jun 5, 2022
Joe Root shines and Ben Stokes gets reprieve as England reach strong position Stokes made his way quickly to 54, while Root was authoritative at the crease, hitting an unbeaten 77. The Independent UK · Jun 4, 2022
England vs New Zealand: Ben Stokes and Joe Root set up fitting finale to thrilling First Test Ben Stokes against New Zealand, at Lord’s. It is never dull. To the 2015 Test and the 2019 World Cup final, we can add a frenetic knock of 54 in the fourth innings of his first match as England’s official Test captain. Evening Standard · Jun 4, 2022
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 · Jun 4, 2022
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 · Jun 4, 2022
England's Jonny Bairstow torn into for 'dumb' and 'pathetic' dismissal vs New Zealand New Zealand seamer Kyle Jamieson bowled England batter Jonny Bairstow for just 16 at Lord's and Michael Vaughan was scathing in his assessment of the wicket at a pivotal time Daily Mirror · Jun 4, 2022
Aussie David Warner 'feels the pain' of Devon Conway after New Zealand opener dismissed by England's Stuart Broad in Lord's Test MELBOURNE: After New Zealand opener Devon Conway fell to England's pacer Stuart Broad on day one of the first Test at Lord's, Australian opener David Warner, who has been dismissed by the bowler numerous times, posted a message on social media expressing his sympathy for the Kiwi batter. The Times of India · Jun 3, 2022
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 · Jun 3, 2022
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 · Jun 2, 2022
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 · Jun 2, 2022
Daily Mirror · Jun 2, 2022 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
The Independent UK · Jun 2, 2022 Bowlers shine before batters falter as new England era starts with a bang against New Zealand New Zealand 132 all out, England 116-7 – First Test, Day 1: James Anderson and debutant Matty Potts took four wickets apiece as England took control but familiar batting woes stunted their progress
Daily Mirror · Jun 2, 2022 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
Evening Standard · Jun 2, 2022 Careless England let bright start to new dawn slip as disastrous batting follows spectacular bowling When Rob Key appointed Brendon McCullum as England Test coach, in partnership with captain Ben Stokes, he warned fans that it was “time for us all to buckle up and get ready for the ride”.
The Independent UK · Jun 2, 2022 England dismiss New Zealand for 132 on opening day of Lord’s Test New captain Ben Stokes saw all 10 of the tourists’ wickets tumble inside 40 overs
Daily Mirror · Jun 2, 2022 England make dream start under Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum as NZ skittled for just 132 New Zealand were bowled out for just 132 by England in the first Test of the summer at the iconic Lord's as James Anderson and Matty Potts starred with the ball
Chronicle Live · Jun 2, 2022 Matthew Potts rocks New Zealand as Ben Stokes' England era gets off to dream start The Durham bowler made a huge impression on the first morning at Lord's in his England Test debut
Evening Standard · Jun 2, 2022 England vs New Zealand: Dream start to Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum era as debutant Matt Potts takes charge When Rob Key appointed Brendon McCullum as England Test coach, in partnership with captain Ben Stokes, he warned fans that it was “time for us all to buckle up and get ready for the ride”.
The Independent UK · Jun 2, 2022 England rock New Zealand with six wickets on first morning of new era The recalled James Anderson and Stuart Broad set the tone before debutant Matthew Potts picked up three for eight
The Independent UK · Jun 2, 2022 England take first step into their brave new world The Stokes-McCullum era begins against New Zealand at Lord’s on Thursday
Evening Standard · Jun 1, 2022 England vs New Zealand: The biggest issues for Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum to address in new era A new era begins for English cricket on Thursday as the First Test against New Zealand starts at Lord’s.