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Sri Lanka Rip Through Top Order To Leave New Zealand In Trouble

Sri Lanka's bowlers ripped through the New Zealand top order, including snaring the key wicket of Kane Williamson, to leave the hosts in trouble at 162-5 after the second day of the first Test on Friday. After posting a competitive 355 on the green Hagley Oval wicket in Christchurch, Sri Lanka gave the New Zealand run chase a soft start before gaining momentum. A productive burst either side of the tea break from Asitha Fernando and Lahiru Kumara claimed Devon Conway, Williamson and Henry Nicholls as New Zealand slumped from 67 without loss to 76-3.

Manchester United have better striker signing options than Harry Kane

The cleverest piece of play from Harry Kane before the end of the season would be to appoint a new agent. Charlie Kane advised his brother to commit to another six years - his peak years - to trophyless Tottenham in 2018. Replacing Charlie with an expert intermediary would be a more clinical move than any of Kane’s finishes.

New Zealand vs Sri Lanka, 1st Test Day 1, Live Score Updates

New Zealand vs Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Day 1, Live Updates:New Zealand will be going up against Sri Lanka in the first Test of the two-match series, at the Hagley Oval in Christchurch on Thursday. New Zealand expect record-breaking batter Kane Williamson to be "ready to go" against Sri Lanka despite his late arrival because of a bereavement. Williamson has remained at home in the build-up to attend a memorial service on Wednesday for his grandmother. (LIVE SCORECARD)