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Joe Root stands firm to give England hope of overhauling New Zealand

Joe Root’s unbeaten 77 and a half-century from the captain, Ben Stokes, gave England hope of beating New Zealand, despite Kyle Jamieson’s best efforts with the ball

The Guardian - UK

England vs New Zealand: Ben Stokes and Joe Root set up fitting finale to thrilling First Test

Ben Stokes against New Zealand, at Lord’s. It is never dull. To the 2015 Test and the 2019 World Cup final, we can add a frenetic knock of 54 in the fourth innings of his first match as England’s official Test captain.

Evening Standard

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

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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

Daily Mirror

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

England's Jonny Bairstow torn into for 'dumb' and 'pathetic' dismissal vs New Zealand

New Zealand seamer Kyle Jamieson bowled England batter Jonny Bairstow for just 16 at Lord's and Michael Vaughan was scathing in his assessment of the wicket at a pivotal time

Daily Mirror

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

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Eng vs NZ first Test | Ben Stokes, Joe Root leave New Zealand opener on a knife edge

There have been only three successful fourth-innings run chases of more than 200 runs in Lord’s Test history

The Hindu

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.

Evening Standard

Lords Test | 17 wickets fall on Day 1 as England reach 116/7 vs New Zealand, trail by 16

A total of 17 wickets fell on the first day of the Lords Test between England and New Zealand as the Black Caps were first dismissed for 132 and then the hosts limped to 116 for 7

The Hindu

Lord's pauses to pay emotional tribute to Shane Warne during England v New Zealand Test match

England and New Zealand cricket fans unite at Lord's to pay an emotional tribute to Australian cricket legend Shane Warne. Watch the video.

ABC News

New Zealand fightback has England in trouble after new era’s bright morning

England began the Ben Stokes era with a chaotic day of cricket at Lord’s, 17 wickets tumbling on a frantic start to their first Test against New Zealand

The Guardian - UK

England fold again with bat after perfect start vs New Zealand in McCullum's first match

17 wickets fell on day one of the first Test between England and New Zealand, as Ben Stokes' side bowled brilliantly before their batting line-up collapsed

Daily Mirror

Careless England let bright start to new dawn slip as disastrous batting follows spectacular bowling

When Rob Key appointed Brendon McCullum as England Test coach, in partnership with captain Ben Stokes, he warned fans that it was “time for us all to buckle up and get ready for the ride”.

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ESPNcricinfo awards | Rishabh Pant wins ‘Test Batting Award’, Kane Williamson is ‘Captain of Year’

The Test bowling award went to Kyle Jamieson for his 5 for 31, which helped New Zealand become the first World Test champions.

The Times of India

Skipped IPL to spend time at home and work on my game: Kyle Jamieson

AUCKLAND: New Zealand pacer Kyle Jamieson has decided to skip the IPL this season to stay at home, away from managed isolation and quarantines, saying he wants to improve his game so that he can compete in all formats for the Black Caps.

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