Munster's European challenge starts with home focus
After a turbulent couple of months, things are starting to turn in Munster's favour.
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England take lead of 533 in Wellington after Atkinson hat-trick
:Gus Atkinson took a hat-trick as England coasted towards a dominant victory in the second test against New Zealand in Wellington on Saturday, reaching 378 for five at the close of play on day two with an imposing lead of 533.
First Time In 147 Years: England Set Massive World Record, India Nowhere Close To It
The Ben Stoke-led England took a massive 533 run-lead against New Zealand on Day 2 of the 2nd Test in Wellington on Saturday. Four players scored over 50 as England batters controlled the proceedings. In the first innings, England had scored 280 before dismissing New Zealand for just 125. At stumps on Day 2, England were 378/5. During the match, England became the first side in the 147-year history of Test cricket to score 500,000 runs in Test cricket. This is England's 1082th Test.
England dominate in Wellington after Atkinson hat-trick
:Gus Atkinson took a hat-trick as England ran roughshod over New Zealand on the second day of the second test in Wellington on Saturday to reach tea at Basin Reserve on 215 for three with an already imposing lead of 370 runs.
Atkinson hat-trick drives home England dominance in Wellington
Gus Atkinson took a hat-trick to dismiss New Zealand for 125 and give England a first-innings lead of 155 as the tourists took full control of the second test early on the second day in Wellington on Saturday.
Atkinson takes hat-trick as England dismiss New Zealand for 125
Seamer Gus Atkinson took a hat-trick as England dismissed New Zealand for 125 on the second day of the second test in Wellington on Saturday to take a 155-run first innings lead.
England Players Could Boycott Hundred Against RCB's Stance On NOC Policy
A group of "50 leading England cricketers" could boycott next year's Hundred competition to protest the England and Wales Cricket Board's (ECB) overhaul of its NOC policy, which players need to participate in franchise tournaments, according to a report. It was revealed last week that the ECB intended to not issue NOCs for tournaments which have their dates clashing with the English summer, unless the cricketer "is on a white-ball only deal with their county", reported The Telegraph. "This includes the Pakistan Super League, which moves to a slot concurrent to the Indian Premier League (which is controversially exempt from the policy) in April and May next year," the report said.
New Zealand vs England 2nd Test Day 2 Live Score Updates
New Zealand vs England 2nd Test, Day 2 Live Updates: New Zealand lost five wickets to be on the ropes in response to England's 280 after Harry Brook smashed a century on the first day of the second Test on Friday. The Black Caps were 86 for 5 in Wellington, with England capturing the key wicket of Kane Williamson soon before stumps, leaving Tom Blundell at the crease on seven and nightwatchman Will O'Rourke yet to score. It was a fast-moving opening day, in a similar vein to the first Test in Christchurch, which the tourists won by eight wickets in three and a half days. (Live Scorecard)