England lose Zak Crawley for a duck at start of 299-run chase New Zealand were bowled out for 284 on the morning of the final day of the second Test at Trent Bridge. The Independent UK · Jun 14, 2022
Joe Root and Ollie Pope hit hundreds to keep England ticking in thrilling second New Zealand Test This was a triumphant, harum-scarum day of batting for England, who scored 383 runs in 88 overs. Yet at its end, they remain 80 behind. Plenty seems possible across the final two days. Evening Standard · Jun 12, 2022
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 Guardian - UK · Jun 12, 2022
Joe Root and Ollie Pope score stunning centuries for England as run-fest continues Joe Root scored an imperious 163 not out for England, while Ollie Pope made an excellent 145 in just his third innings at No.3 in the second Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge Daily Mirror · Jun 12, 2022
Joe Root and Ollie Pope help England turn tables on New Zealand in second Test The hosts closed day three on 473 for five in response to the Black Caps’ first-innings score of 553 The Independent UK · Jun 12, 2022
5 talking points as Joe Root and Ollie Pope centuries drag England back into Test Joe Root and Ollie Pope both scored excellent hundreds for England as they ended day three of the second Test against New Zealand on 475-3 Daily Mirror · Jun 12, 2022
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 The Hindu · Jun 12, 2022
Ollie Pope heading towards a ton as England move along nicely in Nottingham The hosts were still 358 runs behind New Zealand at lunch The Independent UK · Jun 12, 2022
England fight back against New Zealand: second Test, day three – as it happened Joe Root and Ollie Pope both struck centuries as England batted their way back into the game with intent at Trent Bridge The Guardian - UK · Jun 12, 2022
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 Guardian - UK · Jun 11, 2022
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 Independent UK · Jun 11, 2022
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 The Guardian - UK · Jun 11, 2022
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. Evening Standard · Jun 11, 2022
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 The Independent UK · Jun 11, 2022
Daily Mirror · Jun 11, 2022 6 talking points as Ollie Pope leads England fightback after mammoth New Zealand score England trail New Zealand by 463 runs after Tom Latham's side racked up an imposing 553 in their first innings, before Alex Lees and Ollie Pope ensured England reached the close just one wicket down
Evening Standard · Jun 8, 2022 Alex Lees interview: I have to turn positive England impact into big score When Alex Lees was a youngster at Yorkshire, coach Jason Gillespie used to call him “Haydos”, a nod to his former Australia team-mate Matthew Hayden, one of the most dominant, powerful left-handed openers that cricket has ever seen.
The Independent UK · Jun 8, 2022 Alex Lees hopeful ‘Yorkshire stubbornness’ helps cement England Test place The left-hander has a top score of 31 from eight innings for England
The Independent UK · Jun 6, 2022 England vs New Zealand: Five things we learned from first Test at Lord’s Former skipper Joe Root was the star for the hosts
The Guardian - UK · Jun 4, 2022 Primal power of Kyle Jamieson is one of Test cricket’s great wonders The towering New Zealand bowler’s almost mythic qualities will be a major hurdle for England to negotiate if they are to secure victory in the first Test at Lord’s
Daily Mirror · Jun 4, 2022 6 talking points including England's team hat-trick and Ben Stokes' lucky reprieve England need 61 runs to win the first Test against New Zealand at Lord's, with Joe Root on 77 not out after yet another chaotic day of Test cricket
Daily Mirror · Jun 4, 2022 Joe Root holds the key for England as first Test hangs in the balance after dramatic day The first Test between England and New Zealand is heading for an exciting finish, with Ben Stokes' side needing 61 runs to win with five wickets in hand
The Independent UK · Jun 4, 2022 Ben Stokes reprieve hands England a lifeline in first Test against New Zealand England were teetering in their chase when Stokes hacked Colin De Grandhomme onto his stumps.
The Independent UK · Jun 4, 2022 Alex Lees the only casualty as England begin pursuit of victory over New Zealand The opener fell for 20 as the home side reached lunch on 31-1 chasing 277 for the win at Lord’s
Evening Standard · Jun 4, 2022 England vs New Zealand: Stuart Broad sparks fightback after dramatic morning session Three wickets in three balls in a remarkable Stuart Broad over sparked an England fightback on the third morning at Lord’s, and leaves them needing 277 to win the opening Test against New Zealand.
Daily Mirror · Jun 3, 2022 Kevin Pietersen sees "good stuff" as he highlights England issue amid latest collapse England suffered yet another batting collapse in the first Test against New Zealand and Kevin Pietersen has delivered his verdict on their struggles