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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Kane Williamson tipped to follow in Joe Root's footsteps and quit as New Zealand captain
New Zealand captain Kane Williamson has been tipped to resign after the ongoing Test series against England so he can focus solely on his batting.
Ben Stokes urges England to intensify attack in 2nd New Zealand Test
Ben Stokes has urged England to be "even more positive" as they go in search of a series-clinching win over New Zealand in the second Test at Trent Bridge starting Friday. England's new leadership duo of captain Stokes and red-ball head coach Brendon McCullum, a former New Zealand skipper, had promised an attacking style ahead of their first game at the helm at Lord's last week.
Jack Leach retains England place for 2nd Test against New Zealand
Jack Leach has kept his place in an unchanged England XI for the second Test against New Zealand at Nottingham's Trent Bridge starting Friday after being passed fit following concussion. Leach missed the majority of England's five-wicket win in the series opener at Lord's after falling on his head while saving a boundary on the first morning. He was replaced by fellow spinner Matt Parkinson, England's first concussion substitute, but has been cleared to take the field in Nottingham.
England vs New Zealand, 2nd Test: When And Where To Watch Live Telecast, Live Streaming
England and New Zealand will square off in the second Test of the three-match series, beginning Friday at Trent Bridge. This is a must-win Test for the Kane Williamson-led side if they want to win the series. Joe Root had played an unbeaten 115-run knock to help England get the better of the Kiwis in the Lord's Test and as a result, Stokes got off to a winning start. Stokes and head coach Brendon McCullum would look to build on the momentum. New Zealand's top-order disappointed in the first Test and they would look to come good at Trent Bridge.
Jack Leach Retained In Unchanged England XI For 2nd Test Against New Zealand
Jack Leach has kept his place in an unchanged England XI for the second Test against New Zealand at Nottingham's Trent Bridge starting Friday after being passed fit following concussion. Leach missed the majority of England's five-wicket win in the series opener at Lord's after falling on his head while saving a boundary on the first morning at the 'Home of Cricket'. He was replaced by fellow spinner Matt Parkinson, England's first concussion substitute, but has been cleared to take the field in Nottingham.
Leach retained in unchanged England XI for 2nd Test against New Zealand
Jack Leach has kept his place in an unchanged England XI for the second Test against New Zealand at Nottingham's Trent Bridge starting Friday after being passed fit following concussion.
England Eye Series Win For Ben Stokes And Brendon McCullum Against New Zealand
England will aim to carry on from where they left off under their new leadership duo of captain Ben Stokes and coach Brendon McCullum, the former New Zealand skipper, when they face the Black Caps in the second Test in Nottingham starting Friday. They are 1-0 up in this three-match series after a five-wicket victory over New Zealand at Lord's last week gave England just their second win in 18 matches at this level. Now Stuart Broad wants to gee up the crowd at Trent Bridge, his home ground, just as he did in changing the momentum at Lord's, when New Zealand lost three wickets in three balls to spark a collapse of six for 34 on the third day.