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Henry Nicholls century puts New Zealand in control of second Test against England

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The Independent UK

Ben Stokes made to wait for first wicket on Durham return

The England captain was in County Championship action after being stood down for the second Test against New Zealand.

The Independent UK

Rew feels brunt of Archer’s ire after brute of a week for England rookie

Any remaining England optimism foundered on day three as New Zealand took advantage of wicketkeeping errors

The Guardian - UK

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New Zealand in control of second Test as Nicholls century grinds down weary England

Henry Nicholls scored an unbeaten 119 as New Zealand closed on 252 for three, a lead of 352, against England on day three of the second Test

The Guardian - UK

England errors prove costly as New Zealand take commanding lead

Henry Nicholls reached 119 not out after he and Rachin Ravindra were both reprieved in a stand of 161

The Independent UK

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England errors see New Zealand build big lead at The Oval

Wicketkeeper James Rew dropped Rachin Ravindra in the latest of several potentially costly moments for the hosts.

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England v New Zealand: second men’s Test, day three – as it happened

Henry Nicholls led the way with his 11th Test century as a ruthless New Zealand batted England out of the second Test

The Guardian - UK

Ben Stokes reports for duty with Durham after England Test squad omission

The 35-year-old is being investigated over a breach of team protocols following the first Test victory over New Zealand.

The Independent UK

New Zealand defender Tim Payne signs for Paraguay's Olimpia

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Time is critical when someone’s heart stops – portable defibrillators could save more lives

In New Zealand, ambulance crews treat about seven people a day who are in cardiac arrest, meaning their heart is no longer pumping blood to vital organs.

The Conversation

Ben Stokes poised for swift England return in third Test against New Zealand

Stokes was left out of the second Test against New Zealand after a curfew breach

The Independent UK

‘It wasn’t what we wanted to happen’: Emilio Gay on England’s bad morning

Emilio Gay put England’s travails on the second morning of the second Test against New Zealand down to bad luck rather than poor planning or execution

The Guardian - UK

England still have leaders in the dressing room – Emilio Gay

Joe Root is leading an inexperienced XI including three debutants in the second Test against New Zealand.

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Phillips hits maiden Test ton as NZ pressurise England

New Zealand have enjoyed a strong second day in the second Test at the Oval, with Glenn Phillips scoring a maiden ton in their 391 before England sank to 6-222.

The Guardian - UK

New Zealand claim upper hand after Phillips century and late wickets jolt England

The Black Caps’ disciplined attack made late inroads into their hosts’ batting to leave England 222 for 6 at the close on day two in reply to New Zealand’s 391

The Independent UK

Ragged England left to rue mistakes as New Zealand gain upper hand at Oval

The hosts were 222 for six in reply to New Zealand’s 391 all out.

The Independent UK

The horror hour that set the tone for England’s worrying day against New Zealand

England (222/6) trail New Zealand (391) by 169 runs: A bad dropped catch, wayward bowling and squandered starts with the bat allowed New Zealand to assert their ascendancy at the Kia Oval

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The Guardian - UK

Sonny Baker’s second day was a lesson that Test cricket can turn on you quick

The debutant and stand-in captain Joe Root had a sloppy morning in England’s bid to bowl New Zealand out quickly in the second Test match

Newsroom.co.nz

NZ’s stopgap approach to refugees leaves too many behind

From Auckland University - Comment: Aotearoa has typically responded to global crises with ad hoc visa schemes. A permanent emergency protection framework would forge a clearer path ahead for those in serious need.

Newsroom.co.nz

Minister pressed to go after Big Tech over tax instead of small debtors

Chlöe Swarbrick asks why Inland Revenue is pursuing small companies while multinationals face no obvious crackdown. Alice Peacock reports

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The Independent UK

Ben Stokes named in Durham squad to face Northamptonshire

The England captain was not considered for the second Test against New Zealand after breaking a team curfew.

The Independent UK

England keep New Zealand under 400 after finally ending Glenn Phillips knock

The tourists posted 391 in the first innings.

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