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Jack Leach’s lucky England wicket showcases randomness of Test cricket

Nicholls’s dismissal happened for no reason but the fluke would not have stood out in the artificial shorter formats

The Guardian - UK

5 talking points as Stuart Broad and Jack Leach star before New Zealand fightback

New Zealand ended day one of the third and final Test against England on 225-5 after an impressive partnership between Darrell Mitchell and Tom Blundell

Daily Mirror

Stuart Broad stars on day one for England but error of judgement proves costly

(New Zealand 225-5, England yet to bat): Broad kept a week of celebrations going strong by striking before a run had been added and followed with the key scalp of Kane Williamson

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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

England and New Zealand share spoils on topsy-turvy first day of third Test

England bowled well on day one of the final Test against New Zealand, before a familiar fightback from Daryl Mitchell and Tom Blundell saw the visitors reach the close of play on 225-5

Daily Mirror

NZ vs ENG, Third Test: Broad at the double before New Zealand lose Nicholls to freak dismissal

New Zealand were 123 for five at tea, with Stuart Broad removing Tom Latham in the first over of the match

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Henry Nicholls out in bizarre fashion as Jack Leach takes one of luckiest wickets ever

New Zealand batter Henry Nicholls was out for 19 in bizarre fashion when the ball was caught after deflecting off his own teammate's bat

Daily Mirror

Stuart Broad double and freak dismissal helps put England on top at Headingley

New Zealand were 123 for five at tea on day one

The Independent UK

5 talking points as Jonny Bairstow and Ben Stokes help England seal stunning victory

England have completed a remarkable series victory over New Zealand after Jonny Bairstow and Ben Stokes shared a brutal 179-run partnership

Daily Mirror

Jonny Bairstow heroics sees England seal thrilling series win over New Zealand

At tea on the final day, this nip and tuck Test remained resolutely nip and tuck. England, chasing a mammoth 299, needed 160 more from 38 overs to secure a memorable series win over New Zealand.

Evening Standard

England chasing target of 299 to win second Test against New Zealand

The Black Caps were bowled out for 284 having resumed on 224 for seven

The Independent UK

NZ vs Eng second Test | New Zealand throws away wickets to give England hope

All outcomes remain possible although a draw seems the most likely outcome and the main source of encouragement

The Hindu

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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The Independent UK

England bowlers tee up grandstand finish to second Test against New Zealand

New Zealand closed 238 ahead on 224 for seven

Daily Mirror

6 talking points as England push for remarkable win after stunning Joe Root hundred

New Zealand lead England by 238 runs heading into the final day of the second Test, with Ben Stokes' side looking to push for victory following Joe Root's brilliant 176

The Guardian - UK

Pope and Root centuries light up England’s reply against New Zealand

Ollie Pope hit 145 while Joe Root finished day three at Trent Bridge unbeaten on 163 as England reached 473-5, 80 behind New Zealand’s 553

The Hindu

ENG vs NZ, second test: Pope, Root centuries fuel England fightback against New Zealand

Replying to New Zealand’s mammoth first innings score of 553, Pope and Root took full advantage of a docile pitch to ease the pressure on England

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The Guardian - UK

Stuart Broad and Jimmy Anderson toil but fielders test bowlers’ patience

For the new England Test coach Brendon McCullum, the job will be feeling a lot bigger now than it did this time last week

The Guardian - UK

Trescothick pleased after Ollie Pope and Alex Lees lead England fightback

Marcus Trescothick, England’s batting coach, declared himself ‘fairly happy with where we are’ despite the team ending day two at Trent Bridge trailing by 463

The Independent UK

England challenged to dig in as they bid to battle back against New Zealand

The tourists made a formidable first-innings score of 553 but England’s batsman made a positive start in their response

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

Ollie Pope and Alex Lees lead England fightback after New Zealand pile up record total in second Test

Ollie Pope led England's fightback against New Zealand in the second Test at Trent Bridge.

The Independent UK

Alex Lees and Ollie Pope steady England after New Zealand build handsome lead

The pair saw England to the close on 90 for one in reply to the tourists’ 553

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