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Ben Stokes urges England to intensify attack in 2nd New Zealand Test
Ben Stokes has urged England to be "even more positive" as they go in search of a series-clinching win over New Zealand in the second Test at Trent Bridge starting Friday. England's new leadership duo of captain Stokes and red-ball head coach Brendon McCullum, a former New Zealand skipper, had promised an attacking style ahead of their first game at the helm at Lord's last week.
England vs New Zealand: Kane Williamson's struggles, Jack Leach returns
England’s new era started with a win over New Zealand at Lord’s last week, but it would be inaccurate to say they were convincing.
Alex Lees says he has a stubborn streak that could help his Test game
As a youngster Alex Lees was likened to Australian great Matthew Hayden, but the England opener believes it is his “Yorkshire stubbornness” that can help him cement a Test career.
New Zealand Skipper Kane Williamson Ruled Out Of Second Test Against England After Testing Positive For Covid
New Zealand captain Kane Williamson was ruled out of the second Test against England in Nottingham on Friday, after testing positive for Covid-19 on the eve of the match. Williamson undertook a Rapid Antigen Test (RAT) after experiencing minor symptoms during the day and will now begin five days of isolation, coach Gary Stead said. The rest of the New Zealand squad returned negative tests.
New Zealand captain Kane Williamson out of second Test with Covid
New Zealand captain Kane Williamson will miss the second Test against England at Trent Bridge on Friday after the Black Caps captain tested positive for Covid-19 on the eve of the match.
Kane Williamson shows love for Test cricket as he prepares for England
Kane Williamson is not the type to call someone out publicly, let alone a fellow New Zealander. But the recent forecast from Greg Barclay, independent chair of the International Cricket Council, that a reduction in the number of Test matches is coming certainly goes against his personal preference.
Jack Leach retains England place for 2nd Test against New Zealand
Jack Leach has kept his place in an unchanged England XI for the second Test against New Zealand at Nottingham's Trent Bridge starting Friday after being passed fit following concussion. Leach missed the majority of England's five-wicket win in the series opener at Lord's after falling on his head while saving a boundary on the first morning. He was replaced by fellow spinner Matt Parkinson, England's first concussion substitute, but has been cleared to take the field in Nottingham.