England reveal team for third Test as Ben Stokes returns and key seamer left out Ollie Robinson misses out at Trent Bridge with Gus Atkinson back in England’s bowling attack The Independent UK · Jun 23
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 · Jun 19
Jacob Bethell strikes twice as new-look England keep New Zealand in check England fielded three debutants as New Zealand reached 291 for seven at the end of day one, with Jacob Bethell taking two wickets in the final hour The Guardian - UK · Jun 17
All change for the Oval as England hope for normality after extraordinary week It is rare to make five changes after winning by more than a hundred runs, but this has not been a normal week between Tests for England The Guardian - UK · Jun 16
CRIK:Dad duty means England will debut trio vs Kiwis at Oval James Rew will join Sonny Baker and Jordan Cox as England debutants in the second Test at The Oval after Jamie Smith stood down due to his wife giving birth. AAP · Jun 16
Dad duty means England will debut trio vs Kiwis at Oval James Rew will join Sonny Baker and Jordan Cox as England debutants in the second Test at The Oval after Jamie Smith stood down due to his wife giving birth. AAP · Jun 16
England forced into late change for second Test against New Zealand as chaotic build-up take fresh twist England have now made five changes to the side that won the first Test at Lord’s The Independent UK · Jun 16
The week of ‘chaos’ that has changed England’s series against New Zealand “There’s been a bit of chaos,” England coach Brendon McCullum said with a forced smile and a tone of grim understatement after a week that all involved would wish to forget. As in politics, seven days can be a long time in cricket but one can scarcely remember a situation… The Independent UK · Jun 16
England hand debuts to Sonny Baker and Jordan Cox in second New Zealand Test England will give debuts to Jordan Cox and Sonny Baker as they reshuffle their side for Wednesday’s second Test against New Zealand at the Oval The Guardian - UK · Jun 15
England to debut two in Oval Test, or maybe three England will give Test debuts to Jordan Cox and Sonny Baker against New Zealand at The Oval, with James Rew in contention to be a third newcomer. AAP · Jun 15
Two England players to make debut in second Test against New Zealand amid major reshuffle IN FULL The Independent UK · Jun 15
Brendon McCullum concerned for Ben Stokes after England captain dropped England’s head coach, Brendon McCullum, says he is speaking to Ben Stokes every day, but is more worried about his captain’s welfare than pushing him to return to cricket The Guardian - UK · Jun 15
England confirm two debutants for second New Zealand Test – and there could be a third The England team for the second Test, led by stand-in skipper Joe Root in Ben Stokes’ absence, will have a fresh look to it The Independent UK · Jun 15
Brendon McCullum reacts to Ben Stokes incident: ‘I’m worried about him’ The England captain will miss the second Test after breaching curfew at a nightclub last week The Independent UK · Jun 15
The Independent UK · Jun 14 England handed another selection headache as Ollie Robinson ruled out of second Test against New Zealand Ollie Robinson will not feature in the second Test due to a knee injury
AAP · Jun 5 England lord it over NZ as 17 wickets tumble at Lord's Gus Atkinson and Josh Tongue have left New Zealand tottering at 3-36 as England set the Black Caps a tough target of 254 to win at Lord's.
The Guardian - UK · Jun 5 England grab initiative with late wickets after Gay half-century proves pivotal Wickets fell steadily again on day two, with New Zealand ending it in trouble at 36 for three after England’s 226 all out had given them a target of 254
The Independent UK · Jun 5 England in commanding position after frantic second day against New Zealand Gus Atkinson and Josh Tongue left the Black Caps 36 for three at the close after England had set the tourists a tough target of 254 to win.
The Independent UK · Jun 5 Why England and New Zealand’s helter-skelter first Test shows that Lord’s has a problem Seventeen wickets fell on day two as the game hastened towards a conclusion on a surface weighted heavily in the bowlers’ favour
The Guardian - UK · Jun 4 Success amid chaos is pure Bazball but it is not enough to inspire belief in McCullum While the England head coach had magic in his man-management, he might have run out of time with this team
AAP · Jun 4 Total chaos as England's Robinson takes 4-10 against NZ New Zealand lurched to 6-61 after sweeping out England for 140 on a chaotic opening day for batters in the first Test at Lord's.
The Guardian - UK · Jun 4 Robinson’s triple-wicket maiden revives England after New Zealand skittle hosts Ollie Robinson took three wickets in his first Test over after an absence of more than two years to reduce New Zealand to 61 for six after England were bowled out for 140
The Independent UK · Jun 4 How Ollie Robinson lifted England’s gloom to make sensational return to Test cricket Robinson struck three times in his first over to swing a wild day of 16 wickets England’s way
The Independent UK · Jun 4 England struggling in first Test as New Zealand pick apart shaky batting lineup Brendon McCullum’s men appeared to be suffering from an extended Ashes hangover at Lord’s.
The Guardian - UK · Jun 4 Is Ollie Robinson the chaos English cricket needs in a team stuffed with Nice Young Lads? With the Test team under pressure and desperately craving engagement, a returning firebrand could salvage the summer