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Ben Stokes stands strong in Trent Bridge heat as England battle with New Zealand

The Black Caps reach lunch at 418 for seven after Stokes took three morning wickets.

The Independent UK · Jun 26

Why Mitchell Santner was given out for New Zealand against England as Ben Stokes takes 250th Test wicket

Santner was given out caught as England continued to fight back at Trent Bridge

The Independent UK · Jun 26

Ben Stokes achieves major milestone on England return

England captain Ben Stokes picked up his 250th Test wicket on day two of the third Test against New Zealand on Wednesday. Stokes is back to lead England in the deciding Test of the series, which currently stands at 1-1, after missing the second Test due to a curfew breach.…

The Independent UK · Jun 26

New Zealand vs. Belgium—World Cup: Preview, Predictions and Lineups

Belgium must save themselves from disaster against New Zealand after a dismal start to the World Cup.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 26

Will NZ’s workplace safety overhaul cut red tape – or simply shift responsibility?

A bill that would overhaul New Zealand’s workplace health and safety laws has been back in the headlines this week, with protesters rallying against its second reading in Parliament.

The Conversation · Jun 25

New Zealand bemoan lack of ‘clinical nature’ despite dominating England

New Zealand lost two wickets in the final two balls on day one of the third Test against England at Trent Bridge

The Guardian - UK · Jun 25

As NZ’s Chris Hipkins pursues power, what can he learn from Keir Starmer’s downfall?

When Keir Starmer stepped down as British prime minister this week, it said as much about his troubled premiership as it did about a crisis facing other social-democratic Labour parties.

The Conversation · Jun 25

England toil and boil against New Zealand in harrowing Ben Stokes return before late fightback

Devon Conway and Tom Latham shared a New Zealand record opening partnership in England of 317 before the hosts found some late joy at Trent Bridge

The Independent UK · Jun 25

New Zealand’s Latham and Conway pile on runs to punish England in third Test before late wickets

Tom Latham and Devon Conway scored centuries and shared an opening stand of 317 as New Zealand finished day one of the third Test on 361 for four

The Guardian - UK · Jun 25

England offer late hope after New Zealand take control of series decider

Ben Stokes returned to lead from the front as England took four wickets for 44 late on during the opening day of the series decider.

The Independent UK · Jun 25