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England grab initiative with late wickets after Gay half-century proves pivotal

Wickets fell steadily again on day two, with New Zealand ending it in trouble at 36 for three after England’s 226 all out had given them a target of 254

The Guardian - UK

England in commanding position after frantic second day against New Zealand

Gus Atkinson and Josh Tongue left the Black Caps 36 for three at the close after England had set the tourists a tough target of 254 to win.

The Independent UK

Why England and New Zealand’s helter-skelter first Test shows that Lord’s has a problem

Seventeen wickets fell on day two as the game hastened towards a conclusion on a surface weighted heavily in the bowlers’ favour

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England lose four quick wickets as New Zealand speed toward hasty conclusion

A jarringly one-sided battle between bat and ball saw 10 wickets tumble by tea on day two.

The Independent UK

Success amid chaos is pure Bazball but it is not enough to inspire belief in McCullum

While the England head coach had magic in his man-management, he might have run out of time with this team

The Guardian - UK

Robinson’s triple-wicket maiden revives England after New Zealand skittle hosts

Ollie Robinson took three wickets in his first Test over after an absence of more than two years to reduce New Zealand to 61 for six after England were bowled out for 140

The Guardian - UK

Ollie Robinson shines on England return during wicket-ladened first day at Lord’s

The seamer raised the roof with a sensational triple-wicket maiden as New Zealand staggered to 61 for six in response to England’s 140 all out.

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How Ollie Robinson lifted England’s gloom to make sensational return to Test cricket

Robinson struck three times in his first over to swing a wild day of 16 wickets England’s way

The Independent UK

England struggling in first Test as New Zealand pick apart shaky batting lineup

Brendon McCullum’s men appeared to be suffering from an extended Ashes hangover at Lord’s.

The Independent UK

Brendon McCullum promises ‘firm grip’ on England players after previous off-field ‘mistakes’

McCullum also defended his decision to take a break in New Zealand rather than being in the UK to watch the County Championship

The Independent UK

Yorkshire polish off Surrey but Lehmann defies Notts: county cricket, day four – as it happened

Yorkshire finished off their thrashing of Surrey but Nottinghamshire were unable to break down Jake Lehmann’s defences

The Guardian - UK

Harry Brook proves surprise star with ball as Yorkshire pile pressure on Surrey

The part-timer dismissed England teammate Jamie Smith as one of three key wickets on day three at Headingley

The Independent UK

Jonny Bairstow’s first century as captain digs Yorkshire out of a hole

Fisher has been drafted into a 15-man England squad for next month’s first Test against New Zealand.

The Independent UK

England keep options open as uncapped trio called up and Ollie Robinson recalled to squad for first Test

Emilio Gay, James Rew and Sonny Baker will all hope for debuts, with Shoaib Bashir and Rehan Ahmed vying for the spinner’s spot

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The three England places up for grabs and a new Ben Stokes role to monitor on County Championship return

With the England captain back in action, and a new selector seemingly in place, the fight for Test places will be in focus in this round of County Championship fixtures

The Guardian - UK

‘Carelessly squandered’: Wisden scolds England’s tumultuous Ashes tour

Cricket’s bible takes aim at England’s shambolic Ashes campaign as India’s star players receive recognition in annual awards

The Independent UK

County Championship fires the gun on race for prized places in Ben Stokes’ new-look England team

CRICKET: England’s commitment to repairing its relationship with the domestic game has added jeopardy to the new County Championship season, writes Lawrence Ostlere on the first day at Lord’s

The Independent UK

England cricketers learn fate after nightclub incident during New Zealand tour

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Harry Brook and Jacob Bethell cautioned over conduct on New Zealand tour

The pair and Josh Tongue had been under investigation by the Cricket Regulator over their behaviour

The Guardian - UK

‘It may not be popular’: England stand by McCullum and Key despite Ashes debacle

The ECB’s review into England’s grisly Ashes defeat has spared head coach Brendon McCullum and managing director of cricket Rob Key

The Independent UK

ECB set for U-turn on interviews of England’s Ashes players before county season

The England and Wales Cricket Board appears ready to reverse plans to block the Test contingent from speaking.

The Independent UK

England’s Ashes squad not available to media ahead of new county season

The domestic season gets under way on April 3.

The Guardian - UK

Holding out for a Hero? How cricket’s Hundred auction works and who is available

With Indian Premier League investment on board, the Hundred has followed the IPL’s lead with a player auction for the 2026 season in London this week

The Independent UK

When is The Hundred auction and which players are available?

The Hundred has been revamped this summer after investment from the Indian Premier League

The Independent UK

Bargain Hunt star says landmark Hundred auction will be ‘historic moment for UK sport’

Bargain Hunt’s Richard Madley is set to oversee this week’s bidding

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