Joe Root rises to the top of the ICC’s Test batting rankings
Joe Root has risen to the top of the International Cricket Council’s Test batting rankings following his brilliant recent form for England.
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2nd Test: England fined for slow over rate in win over New Zealand
England have been fined 40% of their match fee and docked two ICC World Test Championship points for maintaining a slow over rate in their win over New Zealand in the second Test at Trent Bridge, the governing body ICC said on Wednesday. England chased 299 in 50 overs on the final day of the Test to win by five wickets and clinch the three-match series against the reigning world Test champions.
England fined for slow over rate in second test win over New Zealand
England have been fined 40 per cent of their match fee and docked two ICC World Test Championship points for maintaining a slow over rate in their win over New Zealand in the second test at Trent Bridge, the governing body ICC said on Wednesday.
New Zealand's Kyle Jamieson ruled out of third England Test with back injury
Kyle Jamieson will miss the final Test against England and return home after picking up a back injury during the second match at Trent Bridge, the country's cricket board (NZC) said on Tuesday. The 27-year-old walked off the field late on day three during England's first innings and played no part in their run chase on Tuesday as a Jonny Bairstow century powered the hosts to a five-wicket win for a 2-0 lead in the series.
New Zealand bowler Jamieson returning home with back injury
New Zealand will be without injured pace bowler Kyle Jamieson for the third and final Test against England, adding to their gloom after conceding the series in Nottingham on Tuesday.
England captain Stokes 'blown away' by test win at Trent Bridge
Captain Ben Stokes said England's victory over New Zealand in the second test at Trent Bridge was the highlight of his career, surpassing even his Ashes heroics at Headingley in 2019 and his match-winning innings in the 50-overs World Cup the same year.
England vs New Zealand: Kyle Jamieson Ruled Out Of 3rd Test With Injury
New Zealand will be without injured pace bowler Kyle Jamieson for the third and final Test against England, adding to their gloom after conceding the series in Nottingham on Tuesday. Soon after losing the second Test at Trent Bridge by five wickets, handing England an unassailable 2-0 lead, Black Caps management confirmed Jamieson will return home after a scan revealed a stress reaction in his lower back, suffered while bowling on the third day. Coach Gary Stead estimated Jamieson will require four to six weeks of rest before beginning a rehabilitation programme, which will target a return to play in September or October.
Cricket-New Zealand's Jamieson ruled out of third England test with back injury
(Reuters) - New Zealand fast bowler Kyle Jamieson will miss the final test against England and return home after picking up a back injury during the second match at Trent Bridge, the country's cricket board (NZC) said on Tuesday.