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New Zealand make hay as England suffer from winning good toss to lose

The Trent Bridge groundsman’s warning proved prophetic as Ben Stokes made the right call but saw New Zealand benefit

The Guardian - UK

New Zealand frustrate England to take control after superb Tom Blundell and Daryl Mitchell partnership

The tourists are on top at Trent Bridge after dropping the first Test at Lord’s

The Independent UK

New Zealand take charge of second Test with England left to rue missed chances

The tourists cantered to 318 for four at Trent Bridge, with four dropped catches in the field leaving Ben Stokes frustrated

The Guardian - UK

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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

Ben Stokes and James Anderson halt New Zealand progress at Trent Bridge

England elected to bowl after winning the toss.

The Independent UK

England vs New Zealand: Five things we learned from first Test at Lord’s

Former skipper Joe Root was the star for the hosts

The Independent UK

Joe Root shines and Ben Stokes gets reprieve as England reach strong position

Stokes made his way quickly to 54, while Root was authoritative at the crease, hitting an unbeaten 77.

The Independent UK

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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

Daily Mirror

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

Kevin Pietersen sees "good stuff" as he highlights England issue amid latest collapse

England suffered yet another batting collapse in the first Test against New Zealand and Kevin Pietersen has delivered his verdict on their struggles

Daily Mirror

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

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6 talking points including Potts' dream England debut and McCullum's mammoth task

Matty Potts starred on debut as New Zealand were bowled out for just 132, but England lost seven wickets for just 41 runs after a decent start as the visitors dragged themselves back into the game

The Independent UK

Bowlers shine before batters falter as new England era starts with a bang against New Zealand

New Zealand 132 all out, England 116-7 – First Test, Day 1: James Anderson and debutant Matty Potts took four wickets apiece as England took control but familiar batting woes stunted their progress

Daily Mirror

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

Evening Standard

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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The Independent UK

Ben Stokes: Brendon McCullum era will make England players feel ’10 feet tall’

Stokes’ Christchurch-based mother Deb and brother James have travelled for a family reunion more than a year in the making

Evening Standard

Ben Stokes tips Ollie Pope and Zak Crawley to shine under new England leadership

Ben Stokes is confident that he and new coach Brendon McCullum can “get the best out of” young batters Zak Crawley and Ollie Pope.

Daily Mirror

Ben Stokes makes clear England top-order statement about Zak Crawley and Ollie Pope

England face New Zealand in the first Test at Lord's on Thursday and captain Ben Stokes has spoken about how he expects batsmen Zak Crawley and Ollie Pope to approach batting in the top order

The Independent UK

What could English cricket’s Stokes-McCullum era look like?

The new captain-coach combination get its first run out against New Zealand this week

The Independent UK

‘I can’t wait to get going’: Zak Crawley ready to raise his game for England

The batter has made a modest start to the county season

The Independent UK

Zak Crawley outdone by Ben Compton as Kent start strongly at Northamptonshire

Opener Compton stole the show with an unbeaten 125

Daily Mirror

Michael Vaughan slams Brendon McCullum and Ben Stokes' "disappointing" England squad

England's squad for the first Test against New Zealand has been criticised by former captain Michael Vaughan, who has labelled it "a little bit disappointing"

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