Simon Burnton

Simon Burnton at the Kia Oval Josh Tongue admitted England have missed the influence of Ben Stokes after a day in which they crumbled to

Josh Tongue admitted England have missed the influence of Ben Stokes after a day in which they crumbled to the brink of defeat in the second Test against New Zealand at the Oval

Simon Burnton at the Kia Oval In December 2020 Henry Nicholls was a fixture in the New Zealand team, batting at No 5, but he was under pressure.

Brendon McCullum relied too much on youth in the second Test, while persistence paid dividends for New Zealand

So much has happened over the first two Tests it is easy to forget the result of this series could have a big effect on the future of English cricket

Simon Burnton at Trent Bridge A series that started just three weeks ago amid sweaters, stormclouds and a flood of wickets at Lord's, is reaching boiling point at Trent Bridge.

Simon Burnton at Trent Bridge When New Zealand last played at Trent Bridge, Tim Southee was in their team and Luke Ronchi in their dressing room.

New Zealand lost two wickets in the final two balls on day one of the third Test against England at Trent Bridge

New Zealand bowler had 19 runs from his previous 23 Test innings but doubled his total in the first-innings at Trent Bridge

Simon Burnton at Trent Bridge It was on the morning of the second day of the previous Test that England in effect surrendered it, and it