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6 talking points as Jonny Bairstow and Jamie Overton launch stunning counter-attack

England ended day two of the third Test against New Zealand at Headingley on 264-6 after a magnificent partnership between Jonny Bairstow and Jamie Overton

Daily Mirror

Jonny Bairstow and Jamie Overton produce astonishing England fightback as crazy Headingley delivers again

Headingley has hosted crazy Test matches for decades. This England team have been crazy Test cricket for weeks. We should have expected this England team playing at this cricket ground would provide a toxically crazy combination.

Evening Standard

Jonny Bairstow and Jamie Overton lead brutal fightback after England's top-order collapse

Jonny Bairstow and Jamie Overton shared England's highest-ever seventh wicket partnership to rescue England from 55-6 after their top-order capitulated against New Zealand

Daily Mirror

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England top order left in tatters as New Zealand gain upper hand at Headingley

The hosts were 93-6 in reply to New Zealand’s 329 all out.

The Independent UK

Virat Kohli tries - and fails - to make his bat stand on its end like Joe Root

Former India captain Virat Kohli was seen trying to balance his bat on the crease like Joe Root did against New Zealand to the amazement of cricket fans, but it didn't quite go to plan

Daily Mirror

Test captains left to field thorny questions while the suits hide at Headingley

Ben Stokes and Kane Williamson have had more than cricket to discuss with Yorkshire the hosts following the racism scandal

The Guardian - UK

A fifth of a series may feel artificial, but let’s enjoy it while we can

The joys of a five-Test series are many and varied. Yet, increasingly this cricketing institution is

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Ben Stokes a fitness doubt for England’s third Test against New Zealand

The Trent Bridge centurion Jonny Bairstow could step up if the captain Ben Stokes is ruled out, with the batting coach Marcus Trescothick becoming England’s first Covid case of the summer

The Guardian - UK

David Lloyd picks "box-office" Kevin Pietersen as England's best ever batter

Former England player and Sky Sports pundit David Lloyd believes Kevin Pietersen was a better batter than the likes of Joe Root, David Gower, Graham Gooch and Geoffrey Boycott

Daily Mirror

Nasser Hussain names "exceptional" Joe Root as England's best ever batter

Nasser Hussain has delivered his verdict on the five best England batters that he has ever seen, with Joe Root ranked number one

Daily Mirror

Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow ignore fixed ideas to show Test cricket its future

If the format is to thrive in the face of T20’s popularity, we must shelve old ideas about how the game is supposed to be played

The Guardian - UK

Brendon McCullum keeps low profile but positivity rubs off on England

The new coach wants Ben Stokes and the team to claim the spotlight and his players have been given freedom to attack

The Guardian - UK

England celebrate famous win with huge takeaway as Ollie Pope looks lovingly at kebab

Joe Root gave the orders as England's cricket stars hit the local takeaway following a memorable Test win over New Zealand on Tuesday, featuring a smitten Ollie Pope

Daily Mirror

How Joe Root has taken his batting to another level since turning 30

The former England captain has returned to the top of the ICC men’s Test batting rankings

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The Hindu

ICC rankings | Ishan Kishan enters top-10, jumps 68 spots to be placed seventh

Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Yuzvendra Chahal also made gains

The Guardian - UK

Bairstow defends decision to play in the IPL instead of County Championship

Jonny Bairstow has defended his decision to play in the Indian Premier League after blitzing 136 runs off 92 balls in the second Test against New Zealand

The Independent UK

Inside ‘Bazball’ and England’s Test resurgence under new coach Brendon McCullum

New head coach Brendon McCullum and captain Ben Stokes have enjoyed an impressive start

The Independent UK

Joe Root: England batter returns to top of ICC Test batting rankings

The former England captain has been in fine form for his country

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Evening Standard

Jonny Bairstow heroics sees England seal thrilling series win over New Zealand

At tea on the final day, this nip and tuck Test remained resolutely nip and tuck. England, chasing a mammoth 299, needed 160 more from 38 overs to secure a memorable series win over New Zealand.

The Independent UK

Ben Stokes and Jonny Bairstow key to England’s victory hopes at Trent Bridge

The hosts need another 160 runs with six wickets remaining in Nottingham.

The Guardian - UK

Joe Root’s day four cameo shows he is a master craftsman at his pinnacle

He added just 13 runs to his overnight total in the second Test against New Zealand, but still displayed all his class

Daily Mirror

Joe Root outlines T20 credentials ahead of World Cup with "outrageous" scoop for six

Joe Root played a ridiculous reverse scoop to hit Tim Southee for six, outlining his T20 abilities ahead of the World Cup in Australia later this year

Daily Mirror

England set up grandstand finish as New Zealand feel the heat under pressure

The second Test between England and New Zealand is set for a grandstand finish, with the visitors seven wickets down and leading by 238 runs

Evening Standard

Late New Zealand wickets keep England hopes alive in second Test ahead of final day

The powers that be at Trent Bridge announced in the final session of day four that the conclusion of this match on Tuesday would be free to attend. It was a generous decision that reflected their satisfaction with a strong week for the club.

The Independent UK

England bowlers tee up grandstand finish to second Test against New Zealand

New Zealand closed 238 ahead on 224 for seven

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