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Stokes looks to bigger picture before long-delayed England v India finale

Both sides are much changed for an Edgbaston Test that will decide the 2021 series that was curtailed due to Covid

The Guardian - UK

Anderson hails Stokes for instilling England spirit ‘I’ve never seen before’

Jimmy Anderson has now played Test cricket under eight England captains and six head coaches but says none compare with the current regime under Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum by way of mentality

The Guardian - UK

England vs New Zealand series ratings: Bairstow and Root majestic as Potts shines but Crawley form a concern

England made a superb start to the Brendon McCullum and Ben Stokes era as they secured a 3-0 series clean sweep over reigning World Test Champions New Zealand.

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Brendon McCullum’s England revolution has lift-off with clear message sent to Test hopefuls

The timing is neat. As Eoin Morgan, leader of English cricket’s last revolution, retires, the riotous transformation under two of his great friends, Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum, is just taking off.

Evening Standard

England step up the chase to close on series sweep against New Zealand

Ollie Pope and Joe Root took charge on the fourth afternoon to put the hosts in sight of 3-0 series win

The Guardian - UK

If Brendon McCullum’s bold new era is an illusion it is a persuasive one

England still have a frail top order and an unbalanced attack but this team have a future to look forward to under the gambling instinct of Brendon McCullum

The Guardian - UK

Matt Potts shines as flurry of wickets gives England edge against New Zealand

Jonny Bairstow ended on a sublime 162 before a late run of wickets from England’s bowlers reduced New Zealand to 168-5 at the end of the third day

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England take charge of third Test with late Headingley burst but Daryl Mitchell remains a familiar obstacle

For a happy half-hour deep into the final session of day three, the sun shone between rain delays and England’s entertainers made hay.

Evening Standard

Jack Leach reverses his England fortunes with five-star display

The spinner’s lucky dismissal of Henry Nicholls was pivotal as he went on to pick up five Test wickets for the first time on home soil

The Guardian - UK

New Zealand’s Mitchell and Blundell hold up England’s charge in third Test

New Zealand were reduced to 123 for five by England but gritty batting from Daryl Mitchell and Tom Blundell helped the visitors finish the day with an additional 102 runs for no further loss

The Guardian - UK

Familiar foes Daryl Mitchell and Tom Blundell frustrate England on first day of third New Zealand Test

When England lost the toss on a straw-coloured pitch, under cloudless skies, Stuart Broad, the leader of their attack, was heard groaning loudly as he ran off to get his bowling boots on. On every level, it looked a batting day.

Evening Standard

Test captains left to field thorny questions while the suits hide at Headingley

Ben Stokes and Kane Williamson have had more than cricket to discuss with Yorkshire the hosts following the racism scandal

The Guardian - UK

England player ratings: Jonny Bairstow brilliance as Ben Foakes close to flawless

Jonny Bairstow struck England's second-fastest Test hundred as New Zealand were beaten at Trent Bridge on Tuesday.

Evening Standard

Late New Zealand wickets keep England hopes alive in second Test ahead of final day

The powers that be at Trent Bridge announced in the final session of day four that the conclusion of this match on Tuesday would be free to attend. It was a generous decision that reflected their satisfaction with a strong week for the club.

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James Anderson takes 650th Test wicket to as England hunt down unlikely victory over New Zealand

Jimmy Anderson took his 650th Test wicket as England went hunting an unlikely victory on the fourth day of the Second Test against New Zealand at Lord’s.

The Guardian - UK

Trent Boult secures his place as the best of the worst Test batters

The New Zealand No 11 battles for personal milestones with Daryl Mitchell in a match-warping innings

The Guardian - UK

Mitchell gives New Zealand masterclass but offers England a helping hand

England ended day two of the second Test at Trent Bridge on 90-1 in reply to New Zealand’s 553 built around 190 from Daryl Mitchell, who dropped two catches

Evening Standard

Wind taken out of England’s sails as sloppy first day allows New Zealand to build second Test advantage

At Lord’s, England won their first game under Brendon McCullum and Ben Stokes. Their performance was far from perfect, but on the whole their seamers were superb and their fielding was almost flawless. They were rightly pleased with it and praised for it.

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New Zealand plans in tatters after Kane Williamson is ruled out with Covid-19

The New Zealand captain has been ruled out of the second Test at Trent Bridge in a blow to his side’s hopes of levelling series

Evening Standard

Stuart Broad planning to get ‘Nottingham roar’ going at Trent Bridge to give England boost against New Zealand

Stuart Broad has never been shy of the spotlight, and he has promised to continue geeing up England supporters at crucial moments this summer after turning the Lord’s Test on its head on Saturday.

The Guardian - UK

Stuart Broad: it would be pathetic to fall out with Joe Root over Windies snub

The England seamer has made it clear he remains ‘great friends’ with his former captain despite omission for the West Indies series

Evening Standard

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

England vs New Zealand: Stuart Broad sparks fightback after dramatic morning session

Three wickets in three balls in a remarkable Stuart Broad over sparked an England fightback on the third morning at Lord’s, and leaves them needing 277 to win the opening Test against New Zealand.

The Guardian - UK

New Zealand’s Mitchell and Blundell ease first Test away from England

New Zealand wrapped up England’s first innings before Daryl Mitchell and Tom Blundell ended the day on 97 and 90 as the tourists took their lead to 227

Evening Standard

New Zealand restore order to barmy first Test with growing lead over England after day two

After four sessions of this Test, statisticians and pessimists alike were wondering when the last two-day Test took place in England.

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