England call up 90mph bowler Jamie Overton for Headingley Test against New Zealand
England have added pace to their squad for the third LV Insurance Test against New Zealand by calling up the uncapped Jamie Overton.
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Surrey's Overton added to England squad for final New Zealand test
England have given a maiden call-up to Surrey seamer Jamie Overton and omitted spinner Matthew Parkinson for the final test against New Zealand in the only change to the squad that notched up a five-wicket win at Trent Bridge for a 2-0 series lead.
Jamie Overton joins twin brother Craig in England squad for third Test
Jamie Overton has been called up for England’s final Test against New Zealand, joining twin brother Craig in a 14-man squad.
England vs New Zealand, 2nd Test: Trent Boult Breaks One Of The Most Unique Batting Records In Tests
During Day 5 of the ongoing second Test between England and New Zealand, Kiwi pacer Trent Boult broke a unique record in the longest format. Known for his bowling skills, Boult has now scored the most runs by a player batting at number 11 in Tests. Boult scored 17 runs in the 2nd innings, taking his tally to 640 runs while batting as the 'Jack'. Boult went past former Sri Lanka spinner Muttiah Muralitharan, who had scored 623 runs at the number 11 spot. Boult had also scored 16 runs in the first innings.
Joe Root Goes Past India Legend Sunil Gavaskar In All-Time Test Runs List
Joe Root has been on a run-scoring spree in Test cricket in the past year. After his batting exploits in the opening Test at Lord's against New Zealand where he scored a century to take England to victory, Root joined an elite list of players to score 10,000 runs in the longest format of the game. He followed that up with yet another stunning knock to lead England's reply to New Zealand's mammoth first innings total of 553 in the second Test. Root's 176-run knock in the first innings also helped him go past India batting legend Sunil Gavaskar in the all-time Test runs list.
England chasing target of 299 to win second Test after NZ add further 60 runs
England were left with an imposing chase of 299 in 72 overs to win the second LV= Insurance Test after New Zealand’s last-wicket pair shifted the balance of power at Trent Bridge.
England vs New Zealand, 2nd Test, Day 5 Live Score: Daryl Mitchell Key As New Zealand Eye Strong Lead
ENG vs NZ, 2nd Test, Day 5 Live Updates: New Zealand will look to take a strong lead when they'll resume their second innings at 224 for seven on Day 5 of the ongoing second Test at the Trent Bridge in Nottingham. The visitors had taken a 238 runs lead before Stumps were called on Day 4. Daryl Mitchell, who had missed out on his maiden Test double century during the first innings, is batting on 38 not out, while Matt Henry had also joined him in the middle before the close of the day's play. England bowlers had made a strong fightback on Day 4 after Will Young and Devon Conway had hit fifties. Matthew Potts took two wickets while Stuart Broad, James Anderson and Jack Leach had taken a wicket each. Earlier, Ollie Pope and Joe Root's marathon innings of 145 and 176, respectively, had propelled England to a strong total of 539. New Zealand had taken a narrow first-innings lead of 14, having posted 553 on the board in the first innings. (LIVE SCORECARD)
New Zealand collapse on Day 4 gives England hope in tense second Test
New Zealand collapsed to 224-7 as England gave themselves a chance to chase a dramatic series victory by close of play on the fourth day of the second Test on Monday. The Kiwis lost five quick wickets in a tense evening session at Trent Bridge and head into the final day with a lead of 238. With three wickets left, New Zealand face a difficult period early on Tuesday as they try to bat their way to safety. Daryl Mitchell is on 32 not out, with Matt Henry on 8, and if England can rattle through the tail, they will fancy themselves in a thrilling run chase. England chased down 277 to win the first Test at Lord's thanks to a Joe Root century.