England set 296 for series sweep as Jack Leach claims first 10-wicket Test haul Leach finished with second-innings figures of five for 66 as New Zealand were bowled out for 326. The Independent UK · Jun 26, 2022
England fans react to crazy catch as Sam Billings clutches ball between his legs Sam Billings took a remarkable catch to dismiss Neil Wagner in the third Test between England and New Zealand, catching it between his legs Daily Mirror · Jun 26, 2022
Daryl Mitchell and Tom Blundell thwart England again at Headingley England drew a blank over the course of two difficult hours on Sunday The Independent UK · Jun 26, 2022
If Brendon McCullum’s bold new era is an illusion it is a persuasive one England still have a frail top order and an unbalanced attack but this team have a future to look forward to under the gambling instinct of Brendon McCullum The Guardian - UK · Jun 25, 2022
Matt Potts shines as flurry of wickets gives England edge against New Zealand Jonny Bairstow ended on a sublime 162 before a late run of wickets from England’s bowlers reduced New Zealand to 168-5 at the end of the third day The Guardian - UK · Jun 25, 2022
England have Headingley buzzing again as late burst rocks New Zealand The tourists will resume on Sunday 137 runs ahead with five wickets down The Independent UK · Jun 25, 2022
6 talking points as late wickets put England in charge of third New Zealand Test England are 2-0 up against New Zealand and will be hoping to complete a series whitewash to kick off a brand new era under coach Brendon McCullum and captain Ben Stokes Daily Mirror · Jun 25, 2022
England take charge of third Test with late Headingley burst but Daryl Mitchell remains a familiar obstacle For a happy half-hour deep into the final session of day three, the sun shone between rain delays and England’s entertainers made hay. Evening Standard · Jun 25, 2022
6 talking points as Jonny Bairstow and Jamie Overton launch stunning counter-attack England ended day two of the third Test against New Zealand at Headingley on 264-6 after a magnificent partnership between Jonny Bairstow and Jamie Overton Daily Mirror · Jun 24, 2022
Bairstow’s thrilling knock keeps England in touch with New Zealand An unbeaten stand of 209 between Jonny Bairstow and Jamie Overton kept England in contention after day two of the third Test at Headingley The Guardian - UK · Jun 24, 2022
Jonny Bairstow and Jamie Overton lead brutal fightback after England's top-order collapse Jonny Bairstow and Jamie Overton shared England's highest-ever seventh wicket partnership to rescue England from 55-6 after their top-order capitulated against New Zealand Daily Mirror · Jun 24, 2022
NZ vs Eng, Third Test | England collapses to 91-6 on day two Kiwi batter Mitchell notches up his third ton of the series; Leach gets a five-for The Hindu · Jun 24, 2022
Jack Leach reverses his England fortunes with five-star display The spinner’s lucky dismissal of Henry Nicholls was pivotal as he went on to pick up five Test wickets for the first time on home soil The Guardian - UK · Jun 24, 2022
England top order left in tatters as New Zealand gain upper hand at Headingley The hosts were 93-6 in reply to New Zealand’s 329 all out. The Independent UK · Jun 24, 2022
The Independent UK · Jun 24, 2022 Daryl Mitchell breaks record with another century against England Mitchell broke Martin Donnelly’s New Zealand tally of 492 runs in a series in England, set back in 1949
Evening Standard · Jun 24, 2022 Jack Leach passes key England test against New Zealand with pressure mounting on squad place It would be easy to assume that Jack Leach is not a cricketer who would fit with Brendon McCullum and Ben Stokes’ mantra of all-out attack. You would think that they might fancy a wrist-spinner, or at the very least an aggressive off-spinner, not a slow left-armer.
Daily Mirror · Jun 24, 2022 Jack Leach claims cricket is "stupid" after taking very strange wicket vs New Zealand Jack Leach picked up a truly bizarre wicket in the final Test between England and New Zealand when Henry Nicholls was caught after the ball ricocheted off his own teammate's bat
The Independent UK · Jun 23, 2022 Jack Leach pleased with good luck but admits freak dismissal no collector’s item New Zealand closed the opening day of the final Test against England on 225 for five after Henry Nicholls was dismissed in bizarre fashion.
The Guardian - UK · Jun 23, 2022 Luke Ronchi backs New Zealand to ‘kick on’ after overcoming early wobble Third Test is finely poised after visitors recovered from 83 for four, while Jack Leach reflected on a ‘real good day’ for England including a freak dismissal
The Guardian - UK · Jun 23, 2022 Jack Leach’s lucky England wicket showcases randomness of Test cricket Nicholls’s dismissal happened for no reason but the fluke would not have stood out in the artificial shorter formats
Daily Mirror · Jun 23, 2022 5 talking points as Stuart Broad and Jack Leach star before New Zealand fightback New Zealand ended day one of the third and final Test against England on 225-5 after an impressive partnership between Darrell Mitchell and Tom Blundell
The Independent UK · Jun 23, 2022 Stuart Broad stars on day one for England but error of judgement proves costly (New Zealand 225-5, England yet to bat): Broad kept a week of celebrations going strong by striking before a run had been added and followed with the key scalp of Kane Williamson
The Guardian - UK · Jun 23, 2022 New Zealand’s Mitchell and Blundell hold up England’s charge in third Test New Zealand were reduced to 123 for five by England but gritty batting from Daryl Mitchell and Tom Blundell helped the visitors finish the day with an additional 102 runs for no further loss
Evening Standard · Jun 23, 2022 Familiar foes Daryl Mitchell and Tom Blundell frustrate England on first day of third New Zealand Test When England lost the toss on a straw-coloured pitch, under cloudless skies, Stuart Broad, the leader of their attack, was heard groaning loudly as he ran off to get his bowling boots on. On every level, it looked a batting day.
Daily Mirror · Jun 23, 2022 England and New Zealand share spoils on topsy-turvy first day of third Test England bowled well on day one of the final Test against New Zealand, before a familiar fightback from Daryl Mitchell and Tom Blundell saw the visitors reach the close of play on 225-5