Stokes, Root leave Test on knife-edge
England captain Ben Stokes and predecessor Joe Root led a thrilling rally on Saturday to set up a dramatic finish to the first Test against New Zealand at Lord’s.
Mitchell, Blundell put New Zealand on top
Daryl Mitchell and Tom Blundell were both eyeing coveted hundreds at Lord’s after batting New Zealand into a commanding position on the second day of the first Test against England.
England eke out slender lead
Concussion substitute Matt Parkinson marked his Test debut by helping England into a narrow first-innings lead at Lord’s on Friday.
We want to exchange blows – Potts
Matthew Potts promised England would continue to “throw punches” after 17 wickets fell on a remarkable opening day of the first Test against New Zealand at Lord’s on Thursday.
Black Caps fight back after Potts strikes for England
England debutant Matthew Potts took four wickets against New Zealand only for the hosts to collapse as well on the opening day of the first Test at Lord’s on Thursday.
Stokes: McCullum making players feel 10 feet tall
Ben Stokes says Brendon McCullum has already made an impact ahead of the first Test against the coach’s native New Zealand at Lord’s starting on Thursday.
England recall Broad, Anderson
England have recalled veteran pace bowlers James Anderson and Stuart Broad to their side for the first Test against New Zealand at Lord’s starting on Thursday.
England launch Stokes, McCullum era
England will hope to make a fresh start under their new leadership duo of captain Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum against the coach’s native New Zealand at Lord’s on Thursday.
Broad treating Test return like debut
England veteran quick Stuart Broad has vowed to leave his “heart and soul” on the field should he earn a Test recall against New Zealand at Lord’s this week.
Bairstow excited for England’s new era
Jonny Bairstow is relishing the start of England’s “new journey” against New Zealand at Lord’s this week.
New Zealand sweat over Boult, Nicholls
Trent Boult and Henry Nicholls may miss New Zealand’s first Test against England at Lord’s.
McCullum open to Buttler Test recall
England Test coach Brendon McCullum has hinted at a possible return to red-ball duty for Jos Buttler following a blistering run-spree in the IPL.
Strauss sets ‘ambitious and clear goal’ for England
Andrew Strauss has launched a performance review aimed at making England “the best in the world at all formats” within the next five years.
Stokes stars in Amazon documentary
Ben Stokes is the subject of a new documentary created with Oscar-winning director Sam Mendes.
McCullum: England revival will benefit Test cricket
Newly-appointed England Test coach Brendon McCullum says improving the team’s flagging fortunes will also help secure the red-ball game’s international future.
