Kent reach 232-3 on day two against Gloucestershire (438) in County Championship at Canterbury
Kent fought back on day two of their LV= Insurance County Championship match with Gloucestershire at Canterbury, reaching 232-3 at stumps.
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Alex Lees credits experience on and off field for delayed England call-up
England’s preparations for the second Test against New Zealand, which starts at Trent Bridge on Friday, have been boosted by the apparent recovery of Jack Leach, withdrawn from the opening match after an hour’s play after suffering concussion in the field. Leach will be assessed again on Thursday but is on course to prove himself available for selection, while Ben Stokes is said to be fully fit despite bowling gingerly in the nets on Wednesday afternoon.
England paceman Ollie Robinson set for lengthy spell on the sidelines
England paceman Ollie Robinson is set to miss at least the next three Tests as he continues to struggle with a back injury. Robinson has not played for England since making the last of his nine Test appearances in the Ashes finale in January and missed the subsequent tour of the West Indies with back spasms.
Green-tinged pitch puts Craig Overton in line for England recall
Craig Overton has emerged as a strong contender to play in the second Test against New Zealand, with a green-tinged pitch increasing his chances of a Test recall.
Ollie Robinson set to miss next three Tests amid ongoing fitness battle
England expect to be without seamer Ollie Robinson for at least the next three Tests after failing to get to the bottom of his back injury.
Leach doubtful for England, Robinson still out
England spinner Jack Leach is rated as 50-50 for the second Test against New Zealand while seamer Ollie Robinson faces another three weeks on the sidelines.
New Zealand include Boult as they bat against England at Lord's
New Zealand included the recently-arrived Trent Boult in their side for the first Test at Lord's on Thursday as captain Kane Williamson won the toss and elected to bat against England.
England vs New Zealand: New Captain Ben Stokes Wants England To 'Feel Free Under His Captaincy'
New England captain Ben Stokes said he wanted everyone in the side to "feel free" under his leadership as James Anderson and Stuart Broad were recalled for the first Test against New Zealand at Lord's starting Thursday. Stokes has taken over as skipper from Joe Root, with England on a woeful run of one win in 17 Tests. But the all-rounder told reporters at Lord's on Wednesday: "There's been a lot of talk about a 'reset', which is a word I don't like. "I just see it as a completely blank canvas. I just want everyone to feel free under my captaincy.