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Harry Brook Slams 171, England Take Total Control Of 1st Test vs New Zealand

A sustained seam attack by Chris Woakes and Brydon Carse following a belligerent batting effort saw England on the verge of wrapping up the first Test at stumps on day three in Christchurch on Saturday. New Zealand were 155-6 at the close, ahead by just four runs and with only four wickets remaining. Daryl Mitchell was not out 31 with Nathan Smith on one. England made 499 in their first innings, an imposing 151-run lead, led by Harry Brook's 171. "We're in an amazing position to go on and win the game," said Brook, who benefitted from five dropped catches. "I had a lot of luck, didn't I. and thankfully I cashed in."

Brook departs for 171 as England take 111-run lead in Christchurch

England's Harry Brook was finally dismissed for 171 on the third day of the first test against New Zealand in Christchurch on Saturday but the tourists reached lunch on 459 for eight with a first-innings lead of 111.

Williamson drives NZ to 193-3 at tea in Christchurch

:Kane Williamson scored his 36th half century to drive New Zealand to 193 for three at tea on the opening day of the first test against England in Christchurch on Thursday.

Bethell handed England test debut against New Zealand

England's Jacob Bethell will bat at number three for the first time in first-class cricket when he makes his test debut against New Zealand at Christchurch's Hagley Oval on Thursday.

Kolkata Knight Riders IPL 2025 Retentions: List Of Players Retained And Released

IPL 2024 champions Kolkata Knight Riders have announced their retentions for the upcoming mega auctions. KKR put an end to rumours, keeping hold of star West Indian all-rounder Andre Russell. However, IPL 2024-winning captain Shreyas Iyer was not retained by KKR. As per BCCI's rule, all the ten franchises were asked to submit the final list of their retained players by Thursday, October 31. KKR are one of only two franchises who have retained all six players before the mega auction, meaning they will have no Right to Match (RTM) cards.

Bethell named in England squad as Smith misses New Zealand test series

England have included all-rounder Jacob Bethell in their test squad for the first time, with wicketkeeper-batsman Jamie Smith missing the New Zealand series starting in November on paternity leave, the England and Wales Cricket Board said on Tuesday.

Pakistan vs England 3rd Test: Pakistan End Day 1 On 73/3, Spinner Sajid Khan Bags Six Wickets

England fought back to reduce Pakistan to 73-3 on the first day of the series-deciding third Test in Rawalpindi Thursday, after off-spinner Sajid Khan took six wickets. Sajid finished with 6-128 and left-arm spinner Noman Ali took 3-88 after a rearguard 89 by wicketkeeper Jamie Smith enabled England to recover to 267 from a precarious 110-5 at lunch. At the close, Pakistan captain Shan Masood and Saud Shakeel were both unbeaten on 16, with the home team trailing by 194 and the match in the balance.

Cricket–Smith rescues England from Pakistan's spin stranglehold

RAWALPINDI, Pakistan :Jamie Smith smashed a counter-attacking 91 to rescue England from a top-order meltdown and steer them to 244-8 at tea on the opening day of the deciding third test against Pakistan on Thursday.

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Harry Brook Slams 171, England Take Total Control Of 1st Test vs New Zealand

Brook departs for 171 as England take 111-run lead in Christchurch

Williamson drives NZ to 193-3 at tea in Christchurch

Bethell handed England test debut against New Zealand

Kolkata Knight Riders IPL 2025 Retentions: List Of Players Retained And Released

Bethell named in England squad as Smith misses New Zealand test series

Pakistan vs England 3rd Test: Pakistan End Day 1 On 73/3, Spinner Sajid Khan Bags Six Wickets

Cricket–Smith rescues England from Pakistan's spin stranglehold