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New Zealand vs England: Harry Brook rides luck to lead first Test recovery with century

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

Evening Standard

Ollie Pope says Alec Stewart’s advice helped him return to form in New Zealand

It was Stewart who Pope sought out after a poor series in Pakistan, during which he averaged just 11.

The Independent UK

Harry Brook century lifts England out of trouble as New Zealand rue dropped catches

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

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Harry Brook cashes in on dropped chances to lead England’s recovery against New Zealand

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.

The Independent UK

Harry Brook and Ollie Pope lead England fightback

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

The Independent UK

Bashir strikes late to keep sluggish England in hunt against New Zealand

England restricted New Zealand to 319 for 8eight on day one of the first Test after Kane Williamson fell just short of a century on his return to the side

The Guardian - UK

New Zealand close on 319-8 v England: first men’s cricket Test, day one – as it happened

Kane Williamson made 93 and Shoaib Bashir took four wickets as the Crowe-Thorpe trophy got off to an entertaining start

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How to watch New Zealand vs England: live stream 1st Test 2024 online or on TV, tourists close in on win

Here's how you can watch New Zealand vs England 1st Test online, which started on Wednesday, November 27.

WhatToWatch

Five talking points as England begin final Test series of 2024

PA looks at some of the main areas of interest ahead of the opening game against New Zealand.

The Independent UK

Refreshed Stokes clears the air with England before New Zealand Test

Returning to his native Christchurch is having a positive effect on the captain and hopefully will do the same for his side

The Guardian - UK

England’s extreme selection adds to changing tides of Test cricket

Ben Stokes’s side bid to end an inconsistent 2024 on a high against the Black Caps, who remain in the hunt for the World Test Championship final at Lord’s next year

The Independent UK

We do know what we’re doing – Ben Stokes defends Jacob Bethell Test selection

Bethell will bat at number three when he makes his Test debut against New Zealand this week.

The Independent UK

Jacob Bethell: England ask debutant to bat third in baptism of fire against New Zealand

Warwickshire all-rounder has never batted at number three in red-ball cricket before

Evening Standard

Jacob Bethell to make England Test debut at number three against New Zealand

The tourists were forced into an eleventh-hour rethink after wicketkeeper Jordan Cox was ruled out of the series with a broken thumb.

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The Guardian - UK

England to hand Jacob Bethell his Test debut at No 3 in New Zealand opener

The 21-year-old Warwickshire prodigy is expected to bat at No 3 in Christchurch despite having not scored a first-class century yet

The Guardian - UK

McCullum needs England at the races alongside thoroughbred Stokes in New Zealand

England’s lead-up to the series has been a cause for concern but head coach has urged Pope and co to let Pakistan hurt wash over them

The Independent UK

Jordan Cox ruled out of Test series ahead of England debut

Ollie Pope is likely to take over the wicketkeeping role in the first Test against New Zealand after Cox broke his thumb in the nets.

The Guardian - UK

England ready to hand Pope gloves after Cox’s New Zealand tour ended by injury

England wicketkeeper Jordan Cox will miss the Test series in New Zealand after suffering a hand injury

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Evening Standard

Ben Stokes and Jos Buttler sign two-year England contracts as Jamie Smith and Shoaib Bashir get first deals

White-ball batters Will Jacks and Phil Salt have also secured central contracts for the first time

The Independent UK

‘Like riding a bike’: Jordan Cox unfazed by return to wicketkeeping with England

Cox has played as a specialist batter this season but will deputise for the absent Jamie Smith in New Zealand.

The Independent UK

Uncapped Jacob Bethell called up for England Test tour of New Zealand

Wicketkeper-batter Jamie Smith misses the tour due to paternity leave

The Guardian - UK

England take chance on batter Jacob Bethell for Test tour of New Zealand

Warwickshire’s Jacob Bethell has been called up for England’s three-match Test tour of New Zealand, while Jamie Smith will not take part

The Guardian - UK

Pakistan v England: four takeaways for McCullum’s side after Test series defeat

Ollie Pope continues to baffle and team’s failure against spin are just some of the many weaknesses for England

The Independent UK

What do England need to address in the wake of their Pakistan defeat?

England close out the year with a tour of New Zealand.

The Guardian - UK

Carefree England shrug off defeats but lack of competition for batters is stark

What are the repercussions of failure in England’s Test team? For the batting lineup, the answer is not always clear

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