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Lord’s pitch rated ‘unsatisfactory’ after England’s first Test shootout with New Zealand

A surface offering uneven bounce from day one has been censured by the ICC

The Independent UK

‘A once-in-a-career opportunity’: Alice Capsey gears up to be England’s World Cup gamechanger

The in-form better tells Raf Nicholson that the team must seize home advantage to emulate the 2017 triumph

The Guardian - UK

Robinson’s return and New Zealand rust: five talking points from first Test

Lord’s surface diminished the spectacle, but there is plenty to chew over after England’s opening victory

The Guardian - UK

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England provide update on Jofra Archer ahead of second Test selection dilemma

Archer missed the first Test at Lord’s but could be fit as the series against New Zealand continues at the Oval

The Independent UK

‘Brave when we needed to be’: McCullum hails England for leaving Ashes baggage behind

Brendon McCullum praised his players’ refusal to be haunted by their nightmare winter, after England won the first Test against New Zealand at Lord’s

The Guardian - UK

Jofra Archer set to be back in contention for second Test – Brendon McCullum

Archer was rested for the Rothesay Series opener at Lord’s after playing a full part in the Indian Premier League.

The Independent UK

MCC apologises for Lord’s Test pitch after Stokes criticises ‘extreme conditions’

England won the first Test against New Zealand but, with fewer than 1,000 legal balls bowled, the MCC said it was ‘naturally frustrated’

The Guardian - UK

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Ollie Robinson roars back into England reckoning but trust is a fragile thing

The man of the match will not be judged on his comeback at Lord’s but on his ability to bowl spells when batters are set

The Guardian - UK

SPO:England's Bazball reset begins with win over Kiwis

England has wrapped up a 115-run victory over New Zealand before lunch on day four of the first cricket Test at Lord's.

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England's Bazball reset begins with win over Kiwis

England have wrapped up a 115-run victory over New Zealand before lunch on day four of the first Test at Lord's.

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Gus Atkinson leads England’s thrashing of New Zealand

England have won their first Rothesay Test against New Zealand at Lord's by 115 runs after falling short of their target of 254. Gus Atkinson was the star man and finished with 5-30 after removing Smith, Jamieson, and last man Henry. Glenn Phillips and Devon Conway provided some resistance for…

The Independent UK

England beat New Zealand by 115 runs: first cricket Test, day four – as it happened

Gus Atkinson claimed three more wickets as England wrapped up victory despite resistance from Devon Conway and Glenn Phillips

The Guardian - UK

CRIK:Rain stalls England's victory bid against NZ at Lord's

The weather has frustrated England's charge to victory against New Zealand in their Test series opener at a damp Lord's.

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Rain stalls England's victory bid against NZ at Lord's

The weather has frustrated England's charge to victory against New Zealand in their Test series opener at a damp Lord's.

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The Independent UK

Rain halts England charge towards victory against New Zealand at Lord’s

A frustrating day of weather halted proceedings after Ollie Robinson had edged England closer to first Test victory

The Independent UK

Ollie Robinson edges England towards victory with two wickets inbetween showers

New Zealand were 55 for five chasing 254 at Lord’s.

The Independent UK

Nasser Hussain questions ‘bizarre’ lunch decision as rain interrupts England’s Test against New Zealand

A 40-minute lunch was taken on day three with the sun out – with play lasting just 10 minutes after a delayed resumption

The Economic Times

Rain checks England's bid for victory in 1st Test against New Zealand

Rain halted play at Lord's on Saturday, delaying England's pursuit of victory in the first Test against New Zealand. The Black Caps, reeling at 36-3, face a daunting 218-run target. Despite early interruptions, a brighter afternoon offers hope for an extended second session, potentially deciding the match's fate.

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CRIK:England lord it over NZ as 17 wickets tumble at Lord's

Gus Atkinson and Josh Tongue have left New Zealand tottering at 3-36 as England set the Black Caps a tough target of 254 to win at Lord's.

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England lord it over NZ as 17 wickets tumble at Lord's

Gus Atkinson and Josh Tongue have left New Zealand tottering at 3-36 as England set the Black Caps a tough target of 254 to win at Lord's.

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

The Independent UK

‘Poor’ Lord’s pitch criticised after unfortunate Jacob Bethell dismissal

Bethell was cleaned up by a ball that kept low from Matt Henry as variable bounce continued at Lord’s

The Economic Times

Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma's form key to India's T20 World Cup hopes: Diana Edulji

Former captain Diana Edulji believes openers Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma must find form quickly for India's T20 World Cup campaign. She stresses that T20 cricket is unpredictable and any team can win on the day. Edulji also anticipates an easy win against Pakistan and calls the Lord's Test a…

The Guardian - UK

Ollie Robinson feared he ‘was never playing for England again’ before stunning comeback

Ollie Robinson admitted he feared his England career was over after he delivered a stunning comeback to decimate New Zealand at Lord’s

The Independent 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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