INSANE: 17 | Vintage Vibes

Wind taken out of England’s sails as sloppy first day allows New Zealand to build second Test advantage

At Lord’s, England won their first game under Brendon McCullum and Ben Stokes. Their performance was far from perfect, but on the whole their seamers were superb and their fielding was almost flawless. They were rightly pleased with it and praised for it.

Evening Standard · Jun 10, 2022

Daryl Mitchell hits six into fan's pint leaving players and commentators in stitches

An unsuspecting cricket fan was left out of pocket at the second Test between England and New Zealand when a six from Daryl Mitchell landed straight in their pint of beer

Daily Mirror · Jun 10, 2022

England and New Zealand promise more thrills as Ben Stokes eyes more momentum

Joe Root’s century helped England claim a 1-0 lead at Lord’s with the second Test at Trent Bridge

The Independent UK · Jun 10, 2022

Monty Panesar identifies three changes Matt Parkinson must make after England Test debut

Former England spinner Monty Panesar has identified three ways Matt Parkinson can improve after the leg-spinner made a last-minute Test debut against New Zealand

Daily Mirror · Jun 9, 2022

Jack Leach keeps England place for second Test after recovering from concussion

Yorkshire batter Harry Brook and Somerset seamer Craig Overton miss out once again

The Independent UK · Jun 9, 2022

Jack Leach ready for England action but Ollie Robinson out of Test series

England’s preparations for the second Test have been boosted by the apparent recovery of Jack Leach

The Guardian - UK · Jun 8, 2022

Matt Parkinson presses claim for first Test start after England debut

England will assess their spin bowling stocks over the next two days in training ahead of Friday’s Second Test against New Zealand.

Evening Standard · Jun 8, 2022

England’s new era under Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum off to positive start despite familiar batting woes

It was not a perfect performance — far from it — but England were well past the point of that mattering.

Evening Standard · Jun 6, 2022

5 things Ben Stokes has learned after dramatic win in first Test as England captain

England completed a dramatic win over New Zealand at Lord's in their first Test match under new captain Ben Stokes and new coach Brendon McCullum

Daily Mirror · Jun 5, 2022

6 talking points as Parkinson makes debut while New Zealand duo show England how it's done

Daryl Mitchell and Tom Blundell led an excellent fightback from New Zealand, who are now firmly in control of the first Test against England with a 227-run lead

Daily Mirror · Jun 3, 2022