INSANE: 32 - The Real Truth

England batting fringe tinged with regret as rare chances squandered with World Cup looming

James Vince, Phil Salt and Ben Duckett will all feel they have not made the most of key opportunities

Evening Standard · Mar 7, 2023

Classy Joe Root guides England into strong position in second Test in Wellington

Root struck a brilliant 74 not out by lunch.

The Independent UK · Feb 28, 2023

"Frenetic" Zak Crawley "not sure of his game" as England opener's struggles continue

England opener Zak Crawley has struggled for form recently and ends the tour of New Zealand having struck just 58 runs at an average of 14.50, with a top score of 28

Daily Mirror · Feb 27, 2023

Ben Duckett and Harry Brook embody Bazball with opener at his best vs New Zealand

Ben Duckett and Harry Brook both struck 80s as England scored 325-9 before captain Ben Stokes boldly declared in the first Test against New Zealand in Mount Maunganui

Daily Mirror · Feb 16, 2023

Anderson makes inroads after England’s bold declaration in New Zealand

England made the second-earliest first-innings declaration in Test history in the Bay Oval and three late wickets put them on top on day one

The Guardian - UK · Feb 16, 2023

Ben Stokes gamble pays off as England gain upper hand against New Zealand

Stokes’ decision to declare with nine wickets down on the opening day paid off in style

The Independent UK · Feb 16, 2023

Harry Brook and Ben Duckett sparkle as England make more history vs New Zealand

England posted 325-9 in the first Test against New Zealand, with Ben Duckett and Harry Brook scoring half-centuries, before Ollie Robinson and James Anderson took three big wickets before the close of play

Daily Mirror · Feb 16, 2023

Ben Duckett and Harry Brook help England race to strong position against New Zealand

New Zealand skipper Tim Southee opted to make first use of the pink ball in the day/night Test at the Bay Oval

The Independent UK · Feb 16, 2023

England on top but Ben Duckett misses chance of historic century

New Zealand skipper Tim Southee opted to make first use of the pink ball in this day/night clash in Mount Maunganui.

The Independent UK · Feb 16, 2023

Stuart Broad returns as England team named for first Test against New Zealand

Two changes to tourist XI as James Anderson also returns

Evening Standard · Feb 14, 2023