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Birthday boy Ben Stokes comes to party as England look to Joe Root for happy ending

Presented with a card signed by his team-mates in the huddle before start of play, Stokes unfurled a mix of the brilliant and the bizarre - including three sixes and being reprieved by a no-ball

Daily Mirror

Joe Root shines and Ben Stokes gets reprieve as England reach strong position

Stokes made his way quickly to 54, while Root was authoritative at the crease, hitting an unbeaten 77.

The Independent UK

England vs New Zealand: Ben Stokes and Joe Root set up fitting finale to thrilling First Test

Ben Stokes against New Zealand, at Lord’s. It is never dull. To the 2015 Test and the 2019 World Cup final, we can add a frenetic knock of 54 in the fourth innings of his first match as England’s official Test captain.

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6 talking points including England's team hat-trick and Ben Stokes' lucky reprieve

England need 61 runs to win the first Test against New Zealand at Lord's, with Joe Root on 77 not out after yet another chaotic day of Test cricket

Daily Mirror

Ben Stokes reprieve hands England a lifeline in first Test against New Zealand

England were teetering in their chase when Stokes hacked Colin De Grandhomme onto his stumps.

The Independent UK

England's Jonny Bairstow torn into for 'dumb' and 'pathetic' dismissal vs New Zealand

New Zealand seamer Kyle Jamieson bowled England batter Jonny Bairstow for just 16 at Lord's and Michael Vaughan was scathing in his assessment of the wicket at a pivotal time

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

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Lord's pauses to pay emotional tribute to Shane Warne during England v New Zealand Test match

England and New Zealand cricket fans unite at Lord's to pay an emotional tribute to Australian cricket legend Shane Warne. Watch the video.

ABC News

New Zealand fightback has England in trouble after new era’s bright morning

England began the Ben Stokes era with a chaotic day of cricket at Lord’s, 17 wickets tumbling on a frantic start to their first Test against New Zealand

The Guardian - UK

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

Daily Mirror

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

The Independent UK

England fold again with bat after perfect start vs New Zealand in McCullum's first match

17 wickets fell on day one of the first Test between England and New Zealand, as Ben Stokes' side bowled brilliantly before their batting line-up collapsed

Daily Mirror

Careless England let bright start to new dawn slip as disastrous batting follows spectacular bowling

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”.

Evening Standard

England dismiss New Zealand for 132 on opening day of Lord’s Test

New captain Ben Stokes saw all 10 of the tourists’ wickets tumble inside 40 overs

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Daily Mirror

England make dream start under Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum as NZ skittled for just 132

New Zealand were bowled out for just 132 by England in the first Test of the summer at the iconic Lord's as James Anderson and Matty Potts starred with the ball

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Matthew Potts rocks New Zealand as Ben Stokes' England era gets off to dream start

The Durham bowler made a huge impression on the first morning at Lord's in his England Test debut

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”.

The Independent UK

England rock New Zealand with six wickets on first morning of new era

The recalled James Anderson and Stuart Broad set the tone before debutant Matthew Potts picked up three for eight

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The Independent UK

England take first step into their brave new world

The Stokes-McCullum era begins against New Zealand at Lord’s on Thursday

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 promoting Ollie Pope to bat above Joe Root "defies logic" claims Mark Ramprakash

Ollie Pope is set to bat at three for England in their Test series against New Zealand despite never having done so before, with Joe root moving down to number four

Evening Standard

England ODI squad: David Payne and Luke Wood called up for debuts as England stick with settled side

England have resisted the temptation to substantially experiment in their first white-ball squad under new coach Matthew Mott, with left-arm seamers David Payne and Luke Wood the only uncapped players included.

Daily Mirror

Jonny Bairstow relishing playing for Brendon McCullum as England prepare for new era

England batsman Jonny Bairstow is preparing for the first Test against New Zealand at Lord's as he relishes the opportunity to work with new head coach Brendon McCullum this summer

The Independent UK

Jonny Bairstow excited to begin England’s ‘new journey’ in Test cricket

Ben Stokes and coach Brendon McCullum kick off their leadership regime having recently been installed as captain and head coach

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"

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