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England and New Zealand promise more thrills as Ben Stokes eyes more momentum

Joe Root’s century helped England claim a 1-0 lead at Lord’s with the second Test at Trent Bridge

The Independent UK

New Zealand plans in tatters after Kane Williamson is ruled out with Covid-19

The New Zealand captain has been ruled out of the second Test at Trent Bridge in a blow to his side’s hopes of levelling series

The Guardian - UK

Ben Stokes doubles down on attacking play as England target second Test victory

The England captain wants his side to follow up the win at Lord’s with another at Trent Bridge

The Independent UK

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England named unchanged team to face New Zealand as Jack Leach recovers for second Test

England will take an unchanged team into the Second Test against New Zealand in Nottingham tomorrow, with Jack Leach passed fit to play after suffering concussion on the first morning of the opener at Lord’s.

Evening Standard

Ben Stokes backs Jack Leach as England make "easy decision" ahead of second NZ Test

Lancashire leg spinner Matt Parkinson was on standby at Trent Bridge in case Jack Leach failed to pass his fitness test after being sidelined with a concussion

Daily Mirror

Monty Panesar identifies three changes Matt Parkinson must make after England Test debut

Former England spinner Monty Panesar has identified three ways Matt Parkinson can improve after the leg-spinner made a last-minute Test debut against New Zealand

Daily Mirror

Jack Leach keeps England place for second Test after recovering from concussion

Yorkshire batter Harry Brook and Somerset seamer Craig Overton miss out once again

The Independent UK

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Jack Leach ready for England action but Ollie Robinson out of Test series

England’s preparations for the second Test have been boosted by the apparent recovery of Jack Leach

The Guardian - UK

Matt Parkinson presses claim for first Test start after England debut

England will assess their spin bowling stocks over the next two days in training ahead of Friday’s Second Test against New Zealand.

Evening Standard

England’s new era under Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum off to positive start despite familiar batting woes

It was not a perfect performance — far from it — but England were well past the point of that mattering.

Evening Standard

5 things Ben Stokes has learned after dramatic win in first Test as England captain

England completed a dramatic win over New Zealand at Lord's in their first Test match under new captain Ben Stokes and new coach Brendon McCullum

Daily Mirror

6 talking points as Parkinson makes debut while New Zealand duo show England how it's done

Daryl Mitchell and Tom Blundell led an excellent fightback from New Zealand, who are now firmly in control of the first Test against England with a 227-run lead

Daily Mirror

Lords Test | 17 wickets fall on Day 1 as England reach 116/7 vs New Zealand, trail by 16

A total of 17 wickets fell on the first day of the Lords Test between England and New Zealand as the Black Caps were first dismissed for 132 and then the hosts limped to 116 for 7

The Hindu

England will look to eke out early advantage in first Test against New Zealand

England still have work to do to earn a first-innings advantage.

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Daily Mirror

6 talking points including Potts' dream England debut and McCullum's mammoth task

Matty Potts starred on debut as New Zealand were bowled out for just 132, but England lost seven wickets for just 41 runs after a decent start as the visitors dragged themselves back into the game

The Independent UK

Bowlers shine before batters falter as new England era starts with a bang against New Zealand

New Zealand 132 all out, England 116-7 – First Test, Day 1: James Anderson and debutant Matty Potts took four wickets apiece as England took control but familiar batting woes stunted their progress

Daily Mirror

Shane Warne prediction comes true as Matt Parkinson earns Test debut in bizarre fashion

The late, great Shane Warne was impressed with leg spinner Matt Parkinson last summer and thought he could 'easily' play Test cricket for England - and that prediction has now been realised

Evening Standard

Matt Parkinson becomes England’s first concussion substitute after Jack Leach ruled out of New Zealand Test

Matt Parkinson was brought in for his long-awaited Test debut at Lord’s in the strangest circumstances – as England’s first concussion substitute.

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Evening Standard

England vs New Zealand: Dream start to Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum era as debutant Matt Potts takes charge

When Rob Key appointed Brendon McCullum as England Test coach, in partnership with captain Ben Stokes, he warned fans that it was “time for us all to buckle up and get ready for the ride”.

Daily Mirror

Jack Leach withdrawn from NZ Test match with concussion after fielding incident

Jack Leach has been withdrawn from England's first Test against New Zealand after he took a nasty fall while fielding and suffered a concussion

Evening Standard

England vs New Zealand: The biggest issues for Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum to address in new era

A new era begins for English cricket on Thursday as the First Test against New Zealand starts at Lord’s.

Daily Mirror

England XI for first New Zealand Test revealed as Anderson and Broad return

England have recalled James Anderson and Stuart Broad for the first Test against New Zealand, while Matty Potts will make his Test debut

Daily Mirror

Michael Vaughan slams Brendon McCullum and Ben Stokes' "disappointing" England squad

England's squad for the first Test against New Zealand has been criticised by former captain Michael Vaughan, who has labelled it "a little bit disappointing"

Daily Mirror

James Anderson and Stuart Broad return as Brendon McCullum names first England Test squad

England have named a 13-man squad for the first Test of the summer against New Zealand next month, with both James Anderson and Stuart Broad earning recalls

Evening Standard

England Test squad: Harry Brook and Matt Potts earn maiden call-ups as James Anderson and Stuart Broad return

England have rewarded Yorkshire’s Harry Brook and Durham’s Matt Potts for their outstanding starts to the County Championship season with maiden Test call-ups, for the first two Tests against New Zealand next month.

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