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Robinson’s return and New Zealand rust: five talking points from first Test

Lord’s surface diminished the spectacle, but there is plenty to chew over after England’s opening victory

The Guardian - UK

England provide update on Jofra Archer ahead of second Test selection dilemma

Archer missed the first Test at Lord’s but could be fit as the series against New Zealand continues at the Oval

The Independent UK

Jofra Archer set to be back in contention for second Test – Brendon McCullum

Archer was rested for the Rothesay Series opener at Lord’s after playing a full part in the Indian Premier League.

The Independent UK

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County cricket: Surrey v Hampshire day two – as it happened

Only 24.4 overs were possible on the second day at the Oval where Hampshire finished on 122 for three, 299 runs behind Surrey

The Guardian - UK

Lauren Bell has perfect picture in mind of World Cup glory with England

Lauren Bell will aim to spearhead England’s charge to T20 Women’s World Cup glory on home soil.

The Independent UK

Slug slog: brilliant Bears buoyed by Beau's Blast blitz

Australian international Beau Webster has crashed his first ever T20 century, helping Warwickshire beat Somerset in England's Blast tournament.

AAP

Nat Sciver-Brunt determined to inspire next generation as England host World Cup

The hosts launch their campaign against Sri Lanka on Friday.

The Independent UK

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MCC apologises for Lord’s Test pitch after Stokes criticises ‘extreme conditions’

England won the first Test against New Zealand but, with fewer than 1,000 legal balls bowled, the MCC said it was ‘naturally frustrated’

The Guardian - UK

Ollie Robinson roars back into England reckoning but trust is a fragile thing

The man of the match will not be judged on his comeback at Lord’s but on his ability to bowl spells when batters are set

The Guardian - UK

Not ideal – Ben Stokes bemoans pitch despite entertaining win over New Zealand

England wrapped up a 115-run victory on the fourth morning of the first Rothesay Test.

The Independent UK

England restore confidence in the McCullum era as Gus Atkinson finishes off New Zealand to win first Test

England beat New Zealand by 115 runs to get their Test summer off to an ideal start after a poor Ashes in Australia

The Independent UK

England's Bazball reset begins with win over Kiwis

England have wrapped up a 115-run victory over New Zealand before lunch on day four of the first Test at Lord's.

AAP

Gus Atkinson on Lord’s honours board again as England thrash New Zealand

Atkinson took five for 30 as the tourists were dismissed for 138 chasing 254.

The Independent UK

England end New Zealand’s brief resistance to seal victory in first Test

New Zealand resumed on 55-5 and added 83 before England’s attack got the job done with Gus Atkinson taking a five-fer to win by 115 runs

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The Guardian - UK

England beat New Zealand by 115 runs: first cricket Test, day four – as it happened

Gus Atkinson claimed three more wickets as England wrapped up victory despite resistance from Devon Conway and Glenn Phillips

The Guardian - UK

Behold one of cricket’s great mysteries: the abysmal steam-treated Lord’s pitch

Move to replant the playing surface by 2028 is latest effort to repair the embarrassment caused by its variable bounce

AAP

Rain stalls England's victory bid against NZ at Lord's

The weather has frustrated England's charge to victory against New Zealand in their Test series opener at a damp Lord's.

The Guardian - UK

Robinson strikes twice but rain halts England’s charge against New Zealand

Ravindra and Mitchell fall to Robinson in the 9.4 overs possible at a soggy Lord’s as New Zealand slump to 55 for 5 in their second innings

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The Independent UK

Rain halts England charge towards victory against New Zealand at Lord’s

A frustrating day of weather halted proceedings after Ollie Robinson had edged England closer to first Test victory

The Independent UK

Ollie Robinson edges England towards victory with two wickets inbetween showers

New Zealand were 55 for five chasing 254 at Lord’s.

The Independent UK

Nasser Hussain questions ‘bizarre’ lunch decision as rain interrupts England’s Test against New Zealand

A 40-minute lunch was taken on day three with the sun out – with play lasting just 10 minutes after a delayed resumption

The Guardian - UK

England v New Zealand: first men’s cricket Test, day three abandoned after rain – as it happened

Just 58 legal deliveries were possible as rain pushed England’s march to victory into fourth day at Lord’s.

The Guardian - UK

Emilio Gay describes Test debut half-century as ‘like a dream’ after putting England on top

Emilio Gay described his Test debut for England as a bit of a whirlwind and like a dream after his half-century on the second day against New Zealand

The Independent UK

Emilio Gay: England are in the driving seat against New Zealand

Left-hander Gay made a determined 57 from 95 deliveries against a classy Kiwi attack.

The Guardian - UK

England grab initiative with late wickets after Gay half-century proves pivotal

Wickets fell steadily again on day two, with New Zealand ending it in trouble at 36 for three after England’s 226 all out had given them a target of 254

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