Harry Brook bemoans England’s lack of runs as they lose series to New Zealand England capitulated to 175 all out in 36 overs at Hamilton. The Independent UK · Oct 29, 2025
Q&A: How England’s Test team fared during an eventful 2024 and what comes next England won nine of their 17 Tests this year, losing eight. The Independent UK · Dec 17, 2024
Victory over England a ‘nice way to fade out’ for Tim Southee The veteran seamer took his 391st and final Test wicket as New Zealand completed a huge win on his home ground in Hamilton. The Independent UK · Dec 17, 2024
No ‘holding back’ vows Ben Stokes despite injury problems The England captain will have a scan on his hamstring after the 423-run defeat to New Zealand in the third Test. The Independent UK · Dec 17, 2024
England slump to 423-run defeat in final Test against New Zealand Set a mammoth 658 to win by New Zealand, England were bowled out for 234 with injured captain Ben Stokes not batting. The Independent UK · Dec 17, 2024
England slide towards heavy defeat in third Test Jacob Bethell and Joe Root fell after making half centuries as England chase a mammoth 658 to win in Hamilton The Independent UK · Dec 17, 2024
England may look to manage Ben Stokes’ bowling after latest injury blow Stokes left the field clutching the same left hamstring he tore badly in August. The Independent UK · Dec 16, 2024
Ben Stokes hit by fresh injury blow as England toil in third Test The England captain limped off after clutching his hamstring as New Zealand set the tourists 658 to win and claimed two early wickets. The Independent UK · Dec 16, 2024
Injury scare for Ben Stokes adds to England’s woes in third Test The England captain left the field clutching his hamstring as New Zealand pushed their lead towards 500 in Hamilton. The Independent UK · Dec 16, 2024
England ‘broken open by pretty special, really hostile spell of Test bowling’ England lost all 10 wickets inside 36 chaotic overs. The Independent UK · Dec 15, 2024
England struggle in Hamilton as New Zealand dominate third Test The tourists disintegrated for 143 all out in just 35.4 overs at Seddon Park. The Independent UK · Dec 15, 2024
England claim three wickets after frustrating opening session Gus Atkinson, Matthew Potts and Brydon Carse all made breakthroughs after lunch as New Zealand dipped to 172 for three. The Independent UK · Dec 14, 2024
England’s bowlers frustrated by New Zealand openers Ben Stokes won the toss but his side went wicketless in the opening session of the third Test in Hamilton. The Independent UK · Dec 14, 2024
Brydon Carse relishing prospect of ‘dream’ Ashes trip after England breakthrough The Durham seamer has taken 25 wickets in his first four Test matches. The Independent UK · Dec 10, 2024
The Independent UK · Dec 5, 2024 I was impressed – Sir Alastair Cook backs Jacob Bethell to keep England spot The 21-year-old was drafted in for an unplanned Test debut in Christchurch and has retained his place at number three
The Independent UK · Dec 3, 2024 Talking points as England chase Test series win over New Zealand in Wellington England won the first Test by eight wickets.
The Independent UK · Dec 1, 2024 Brydon Carse propels England to eight-wicket victory Carse took 10 wickets in the match as England eased to a commanding win in the first Test in Christchurch.
The Independent UK · Dec 1, 2024 Brydon Carse bowls England closer to first Test victory Carse completed a 10-wicket match haul in Christchurch to leave England needing 104 to win.
The Independent UK · Nov 30, 2024 Chris Woakes puts England in total control over New Zealand after Harry Brook’s 171 New Zealand lead by four runs at the end of day three with only four wickets remaining
The Independent UK · Nov 30, 2024 England flex muscles to take control of opening Test Harry Brook made 171 as England took a first innings lead of 151 and claimed two early New Zealand wickets.
The Independent UK · Nov 30, 2024 England put foot down to open first innings lead Harry Brook was finally dismissed for 171 as England moved 111 ahead of New Zealand in the first Test.
The Independent UK · Nov 29, 2024 Harry Brook cashes in on dropped chances to lead England’s recovery against New Zealand Brook unbeaten on 132 after being dropped four times by New Zealand as England recovered from 71 for four to 319 for five in Christchurch.
The Independent UK · Nov 29, 2024 Harry Brook and Ollie Pope lead England fightback Brook and Pope rode their luck in a century stand after New Zealand had reduced England to 71 for four.
The Independent UK · Nov 29, 2024 England’s top order crumbles early as Jacob Bethell gamble fails New Zealand seamer Nathan Smith grabbed the wickets of fellow debutant Bethell and Joe Root before lunch.
The Independent UK · Nov 28, 2024 Shoaib Bashir repays England faith with four wickets The 21-year-old off spinner helped the tourists fight back as New Zealand reached 319 for eight on the opening day of the Test series.