Jack Leach pleased with good luck but admits freak dismissal no collector’s item
Jack Leach was happy to benefit from a rare slice of good luck with the freak dismissal of Henry Nicholls on the first day of England’s final Test against New Zealand.
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Stuart Broad stars on day one for England but error of judgement proves costly
Stuart Broad set the tone for an impressive England bowling performance as they kicked off their quest for a series sweep over New Zealand, but an error of judgement proved costly on day one at Headingley.
WATCH | Black Caps batter out in bizarre fashion against England
Cricket has had its fair share of strange dismissals over the years, but the latest involves New Zealand batsman Henry Nicholls during the third Test against England on Thursday.
Craziest test wicket ever? Jack Leach’s dismissal of Henry Nicholls during England vs New Zealand
England are looking to whitewash New Zealand 3-0 in their first test series under the new leadership of former Kolkata Knight Riders head coach, Brendon McCullum and new captain Ben Stokes.
Watch: New Zealand batsman caught out in one of strangest wickets in cricket history
After 98 balls of grind, Henry Nicholls advanced down the wicket confidently to his 99th delivery from Jack Leach on the first day at Headingley. Nicholls got to the pitch of the ball and drove it emphatically down the ground.
Stuart Broad double and freak dismissal helps put England on top at Headingley
Stuart Broad’s double strike and a freak dismissal on the stroke of tea put England in a strong position on day one of the Headingley Test, with New Zealand struggling on 123 for five.
Broad strikes twice as England seize initiative
LEEDS, England : Stuart Broad took two wickets as England reduced New Zealand to 65 for three at lunch on the first day of the third and final test on Thursday.
New Zealand captain Kane Williamson returns to face England at Headingley
Kane Williamson is back to lead New Zealand’s quest to avoid a series whitewash against England after watching last week’s Trent Bridge thriller on his hotel television.