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England vs New Zealand 2nd Test, Day 2: Ollie Pope Leads England Fightback After Daryl Mitchell Powers New Zealand To 553

Daryl Mitchell hit a sublime 190 as New Zealand amassed 553 before England started to fight back on a free-scoring second day of the second Test at Trent Bridge. Taking advantage of a docile pitch and lacklustre England bowling, Mitchell pummelled his way to his highest Test score. Tom Blundell joined the run spree with 106 in a 236-run fifth wicket partnership with Mitchell. New Zealand Test debutant Michael Bracewell scoring a brisk 49 as New Zealand took control in their bid to level the three-Test series after losing the opener at Lord's by five wickets.

Derby winner Rich Strike faces another stiff test in Belmont Stakes

After so many things went right for Rich Strike to win the Kentucky Derby, he’ll likely need even more good fortune at the Belmont Stakes with so much stacked against him.

Moeen Ali Open To England Test Comeback For Pakistan Tour

Moeen Ali has revealed he would be willing to end his retirement from Test cricket if England ask him to tour Pakistan later this year. Moeen ended his 64-cap Test career last September after admitting he found it hard to stay motivated for the five-day form of the sport. But the 34-year-old all-rounder has been impressed by new England coach Brendon McCullum's impact during the current Test series against New Zealand. During a commentary stint on BBC's Test Match Special on Saturday, Moeen confirmed he would be ready to tour Pakistan this winter.

Moeen open to Test return | 'I'd love to play under McCullum, Stokes'

Moeen Ali has opened the door to a return to Test cricket with England, saying he would love to play under head coach Brendon McCullum and captain Ben Stokes.

Moeen Ali open to England Test return

Moeen Ali has told Brendon McCullum he is willing to come out of retirement and has said this winter’s Test series in Pakistan would be a great “tour to be part of.”

England vs New Zealand, second Test day two: live score and latest updates from Trent Bridge

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England vs New Zealand, 2nd Test, Day 2 Live Score Updates: New Zealand In Control As Daryl Mitchell, Tom Blundell Eye Tons

England vs New Zealand, 2nd Test, Day 2 Live Updates: Daryl Mitchell and Tom Blundell will look to carry on from where they left on Day 1 with New Zealand set to resume play on 318 for four on Day 2 of the ongoing second Test at the Trent Bridge in Nottingham. Mitchell's aggressive 81 not out and an unbeaten 67 from Tom Blundell helped New Zealand from quick blows. For England, skipper Ben Stokes and James Anderson took two wickets each, as rest of the bowlers were made to pay for the decision to bowl on a batting-friendly pitch. (LIVE SCORECARD)

Tourists take control of Trent Bridge Test

New Zealand bounced back from defeat at Lord’s by controlling the first day of second Test against England at Trent Bridge.

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England vs New Zealand 2nd Test, Day 2: Ollie Pope Leads England Fightback After Daryl Mitchell Powers New Zealand To 553

Derby winner Rich Strike faces another stiff test in Belmont Stakes

Moeen Ali Open To England Test Comeback For Pakistan Tour

Moeen open to Test return | 'I'd love to play under McCullum, Stokes'

Moeen Ali open to England Test return

England vs New Zealand, second Test day two: live score and latest updates from Trent Bridge

England vs New Zealand, 2nd Test, Day 2 Live Score Updates: New Zealand In Control As Daryl Mitchell, Tom Blundell Eye Tons

Tourists take control of Trent Bridge Test