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England all-rounder Ben Stokes provided some late fireworks, which included hitting Trent Boult for four successive boundaries, to finish on 67 not out, leaving his side well placed to extend their advantage on Friday. (Photo:AFP)

New Zealand rue missed chances as England battle through first day

Stokes’s last four of that run came after the ball burst through the hands of Ross Taylor at first slip after he reacted late.

22 Nov 2019 9:19 AM

Neil Wagner broke an important 52-run partnership between Jos Buttler and Jack Leach as New Zealand wrapped up England’s innings shortly after lunch on the second day of the first test at Bay Oval on Friday. (Photo:AFP)

Jos Buttler, Jack Leach guide England to decent 353

Leach was left 18 not out with the tourists bowled out for 353.

22 Nov 2019 9:04 AM

Former player Michael Vaughan is loving England's new batting approach to Test cricket. (Photo: AFP)

'Loving England's new batting approach': Michael Vaughan

England put up a score of 241 on day one of the first Test match against New Zealand on Thursday.

21 Nov 2019 5:55 PM

New Zealand targeted the wicket of 'freak' Ben Stokes on Thursday as they battle to get back into the first Test against England at Mount Maunganui. (Photo:AFP)

World Cup hero Ben Stokes tortures New Zealand again as England reach 241/4 on Day 1

By stumps, with Stokes in imperious form, the score had doubled and England will resume on Friday on 241 for four.

21 Nov 2019 3:06 PM

Joe Root's misfiring year continued when he was out for two in an otherwise satisfactory start for England in the first Test against New Zealand in Mount Maunganui on Thursday. (Photo:AFP)

England reach 121/3 despite losing three early wickets

At tea, England were 121 for three after Root had won the toss and repeated the team's intention to 'bat long'.

21 Nov 2019 2:51 PM

Rory Burns made the most of an early let-off to lead England through a patient opening session to be 61 for one at lunch on day one of the first Test against New Zealand in Mount Maunganui on Thursday. Burns, who shared in an initial stand of 52 with debutant Dom Sibley, was not out 35 with Joe Denly on four. (Photo:AP)

England make cautious start after losing early wicket as they reach 61-1 at lunch

With clear skies and an easy wicket, Joe Root had no hesitation in batting first when he won the toss.

21 Nov 2019 2:33 PM

England Test skipper Joe Root hinted that all-rounder Moeen Ali could return in the squad for South Africa series. (Photo:File)

Skipper Joe Root hints Moeen Ali could return for South Africa Test series

The 32-year-old played extensive cricket in the summer as he was the part of the ICC World Cup-winning squad.

20 Nov 2019 12:53 PM

England captain Joe Root has declared himself free of any Ashes hangover as he looked to revive his fortunes and those of his team in the two-Test series in New Zealand starting on Thursday. (Photo:AFP)

Joe Root buries Ashes agony, seeks Test redemption against New Zealand

Root said he had been working on his batting shortcomings and denied the Test captaincy weighed on his performance.

20 Nov 2019 11:23 AM

England’s Jofra Archer says it has been a challenge adjusting to the Kookaburra ball ahead of Thursday’s first test against New Zealand but hopes a bit of pace off the surface at the Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui will help level the playing field. (Photo:AFP)

Jofra Archer takes aim at Kookaburra ball before NZ test

Archer made his test debut in the Ashes series against Australia earlier this year, taking 22 wickets in four matches.

18 Nov 2019 4:04 PM

With Australia retaining the Ashes earlier this year, England, under new coach Chris Silverwood, have embarked on a two-year project to reclaim the urn in 2020-21. (Photo:AP)

Joe Root's England to examine new philosophy in New Zealand Test series

Silverwood has advocated a more conservative approach to test cricket, with skipper Joe Root emphasizing the importance of patience.

18 Nov 2019 3:35 PM

Ahead of the first Test against New Zealand, England batsman Joe Denly said playing in the Ashes gave him confidence and added that he is aiming to smash his first century in the longest format of the game. (Photo:AP)

Playing in Ashes gave me confidence: Joe Denly

Denly sustained an ankle injury which forced him to miss the T20I series against New Zealand.

17 Nov 2019 1:49 PM

After playing a key role in England’s historic first 50-over World Cup victory earlier this year, Ben Stokes also shone in the Ashes series against Australia. (Photo: AFP)

'Not interested in England captaincy' says Ben Stokes

Stokes has emerged as one of the most charismatic and exciting England stars for decades, but the all-rounder isn’t keen for captaincy.

16 Nov 2019 1:57 PM

After facing defeat in the super over in the final T20I of the five-match series against England on Sunday, New Zealand all-rounder Jimmy Neesham was seen asking the almighty if the script of England-New Zealand matches could be changed. (Photo:Instagram)

Jimmy Neesham has had enough of super over losses, asks almighty to intervene!

Neesham posted a picture of Kiwi team on Instagram in which the all-rounder can be seen looking at the almighty.

11 Nov 2019 8:58 AM

Former England skipper Michael Vaughan on Sunday gave his prediction as to who will be winning the next year's T20 World Cup slated to be played in Australia. (Photo:AFP)

Michael Vaughan predicts winner for 2020 T-20 World Cup

Vaughan said that either England or Australia would be winning the tournament.

10 Nov 2019 8:51 PM

Limited-overs skipper Eoin Morgan on Sunday became the first English batsman to complete 2000 runs in the T20I. (Photo:AFP)

Eoin Morgan first English batsman to complete 2000 runs in T20I

The 33-year-old Morgan reached the milestone mark in the fifth T20I against New Zealand at the Eden Park.

10 Nov 2019 5:43 PM

After registering a 3-2 series win over New Zealand in the five-match T20I series on Sunday, England skipper Eoin Morgan hailed the side's bench strength and added it will give the team's management a real good headache ahead of the series against South Africa. (Photo:AP)

Eoin Morgan hails England's bench-strength

The final match of the series between both the sides went into a super over and England managed to come out triumphant by nine runs.

10 Nov 2019 4:00 PM

Jonny Bairstow and captain Eoin Morgan took 17 runs from England's Super Over, bowled by New Zealand captain Tim Southee, before Martin Guptill, Tim Seifert and Colin de Grandhomme managed only eight from New Zealand's single over. (Photo:AP)

England beats New Zealand in Super Over finale to clinch T20 series 3-2

The teams were tied when England replied with 146-7 to New Zealand's 146-5 in a match shortened by heavy rain to 11 overs per side.

10 Nov 2019 12:47 PM

Dawid Malan's 48-ball century was the fastest T20 hundred by an Englishman, his 182-run stand with Eoin Morgan is the highest by an England pair and the 241 total is an England record. (Photo: AFP)

England bank on Dawid Malan and Eoin Morgan show to defeat New Zealand

Malan was unbeaten on 103 at the close of the England innings as England posted an imposing 241 for three.

08 Nov 2019 3:21 PM

After facing a defeat at the hands of New Zealand on Tuesday, England's Eoin Morgan opined that inexperience was a factor. (Photo:AP/PTI)

Eoin Morgan points out inexperience as a factor for defeat against New Zealand

England team had many players who were making their debut in the shortest format of the game.

06 Nov 2019 9:07 AM

Colin de Grandhomme kept the scoreboard ticking and struck regular boundaries in his knock of 55 runs. (Photo: Twitter)

Third T20I: Colin De Grandhomme helps New Zealand defeat England by 14 runs

Chasing 181, England's openers Tom Banton and Dawid Malan put on 27 runs for the first wicket in three overs.

05 Nov 2019 12:47 PM

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