New Zealand make hay against butterfingered England
This was a return of the old England. Some poor fielding added up to a day of missed opportunities that leaves New Zealand in control of the Test.
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Tourists take control of Trent Bridge Test
New Zealand bounced back from defeat at Lord’s by controlling the first day of second Test against England at Trent Bridge.
Jack Leach misses chance to turn the game England's way
It is never a good sign when England send their opponents in on a greenish pitch and have to bring their spinner on before lunch, in this latest case Jack Leach for the 20th over at 71 without loss. The nearest Joe Root has ever come to being stroppy in public was when, after sending the opposition in, he had to bring himself on, far too early, because his seamers were not performing.
Sloppy England made to pay by Mitchell, Blundell stand
England put down three catches, while Daryl Mitchell and Tom Blundell shared an unbroken 149-run stand to see New Zealand on top at 318-4 after day one of the second Test at Trent Bridge.
New Zealand take command against England in 2nd Test
Daryl Mitchell led the New Zealand charge as the tourists powered to 318-4 against England by close of play on the first day of the second Test on Friday.
England vs New Zealand, 2nd Test: Daryl Mitchell, Tom Blundell Help New Zealand Take Command On Day 1
Daryl Mitchell led the New Zealand charge as the tourists powered to 318-4 against England by close of play on the first day of the second Test on Friday. Mitchell's aggressive 81 not out and an unbeaten 67 from Tom Blundell made England captain Ben Stokes pay for his decision to bowl first on a flat pitch at Trent Bridge.
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