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Ben Stokes joined the ignominious list of Steve Waugh (2001), Kim Hughes (1981) and Jack Blackham (1894) as the only captains in Test history to lose matches after taking the decision to enforce a follow-on. In Wellington, New Zealand overcame a 226-run deficit with a strong batting performance led by their top order. with fifties from the…
After a collapse early in the morning of the final day that saw England lose four wickets for just 27 runs, Joe Root and Ben Stokes added a 120-run stand that saw them move into a position of strength. The duo had seen off 213 balls over their partnership and a plethora of ploys from…
Ben Duckett and Zak Crawley made a strong start in the run-chase before the latter was dismissed late on Day 4, to leave England needing 210 runs to win on the final day of the second Test. The target of 265, and the turnaround in the contest, was set up courtesy Kane Williamson’s 26th Test…
Harry Brook continued to make Test match batting look easy as the 24-year-old scored his fourth Test hundred in just his sixth appearance in the format on Day 1 in Basin Reserve. Brook was well on course for his maiden double ton but showers in the final session brought an early end to the day,…
New Zealand have named a 14-member squad for the home series against England starting later this month with as many as five quicks jostling for a place in the final XI. Kyle Jamieson, who last played for New Zealand in England last year on the Test tour, makes a return from back injury in the…