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Atkinson joined one of cricket’s most coveted clubs when he took out tailenders with three successive deliveries

The tourists were reduced to 43 for four after being put in at Basin Reserve.

Tourists fight back from 71 for four to trail by only 29 runs after sloppy Black Caps display in Christchurch

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Harry Brook was dropped four times on his way to an unbeaten 132 as England reached 319-5, 29 behind, on day two of the first Test in Christchurch

Brook unbeaten on 132 after being dropped four times by New Zealand as England recovered from 71 for four to 319 for five in Christchurch.

NEW DELHI: Joe Root, one of England's greatest-ever cricketers, marked a significant milestone by becoming the fourth English player and the 11th in the world to play 150 Test matches. The first Test against New Zealand in Christchurch was expected to be a celebration of Root's illustrious career, but it…

Brook and Pope rode their luck in a century stand after New Zealand had reduced England to 71 for four.

New Zealand seamer Nathan Smith grabbed the wickets of fellow debutant Bethell and Joe Root before lunch.