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Ravindra helps New Zealand build 204-run lead against England in decisive third Test – as it happened

England lose eight wickets for 130 runs in Nottingham to cede control of deciding Test match to New Zealand

The Guardian - UK

Nightwatcher O’Rourke plucks form with bat from thin air to frustrate England

The New Zealand bowler had 19 runs from his previous 23 Test innings but doubled his total in the first innings at Trent Bridge

The Guardian - UK

Ben Stokes achieves major milestone on England return

England captain Ben Stokes picked up his 250th Test wicket on day two of the third Test against New Zealand on Wednesday. Stokes is back to lead England in the deciding Test of the series, which currently stands at 1-1, after missing the second Test due to a curfew breach.…

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England begin yet another reset but heat is on for series decider at Trent Bridge

So much has happened over the first two Tests it is easy to forget the result of this series could have a big effect on the future of English cricket

The Guardian - UK

Ollie Robinson overlooked as England ring changes for series decider

Four of the five changes from the first to the second Test against New Zealand have been reversed but Robinson finds himself the odd man out.

The Independent UK

Ben Stokes ‘blameless’ in nightclub incident as he returns to England squad as captain

Stokes, who will return for England’s third Test against New Zealand, was found to not have been involved in the altercation

The Independent UK

Ben Stokes ‘will be back and he’ll be captain’ in third Test – Brendon McCullum

Stokes and Gus Atkinson are to return after being left out of the second Test against New Zealand for breaking a team curfew.

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Matt Henry highlights England’s disarray as New Zealand complete second Test rout

Matt Henry took England’s last five wickets inside an hour as New Zealand levelled the series at the Oval with one Test to play

The Guardian - UK

England are a mess in this Test: isn’t it about time the Brendon McCullum era ended?

Head coach seems to have led a charmed life since finishing his playing career but England are currently shambolic off the field as well as on it

The Guardian - UK

England top order collapses as New Zealand take control of second Test

The hosts are chasing a target of 463 for victory at the Kia Oval.

The Independent UK

England ‘haven’t got key moments right’ against New Zealand, admits Fisher

Matt Fisher has said New Zealand have capitalised on England’s failure to perform in key moments of the second Test at the Oval

The Guardian - UK

SPO:Nicholls' ton puts NZ in total command against England

New Zealand's Henry Nicholls has hit an unbeaten century against England to help boost their lead to a formidable 352 on day three of the Oval Test.

AAP

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Here’s how to follow along with our coverage – the finest writing and up-to-the-minute reports

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England errors see New Zealand build big lead at The Oval

Wicketkeeper James Rew dropped Rachin Ravindra in the latest of several potentially costly moments for the hosts.

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England edge first day of NZ Test with debutant shining

New Zealand battled to 7-291 at stumps on the first day of the second Test with debutant Sonny Baker impressing for hosts England at the Oval.

The Guardian - UK

Stokes and McCullum under pressure as England struggle to block out speculation

Behind those shades at the second Test it is impossible to tell what the England head coach is thinking in the enforced absence of his captain

The Independent UK

England forced into late change for second Test against New Zealand as chaotic build-up take fresh twist

England have now made five changes to the side that won the first Test at Lord’s

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Black Caps name Oval Test replacement for Williamson

New Zealand have recalled veteran batter Henry Nicholls to replace Kane Williamson for the Oval Test against England after the latter's sudden retirement.

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The Guardian - UK

Ben Stokes has been extraordinary for English cricket, it should cut him some slack

The sport’s misguided morals mean England’s Test captain has been humbled for a meaningless infraction and kept off the stage for which he was made

The Guardian - UK

Ben Stokes set to be left out of England squad for second New Zealand Test

Ben Stokes is highly unlikely to be included in England’s squad for the second Test against New Zealand after the 35-year-old asked for space and time to consider his long-term future

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CRIK:Stokes faces Test axe after 'nightclub incident' probe

England captain Ben Stokes and fast bowler Gus Atkinson are being investigated by cricket authorities after a "nightclub incident" in the early hours.

The Guardian - UK

Robinson’s return and New Zealand rust: five talking points from first Test

Lord’s surface diminished the spectacle, but there is plenty to chew over after England’s opening victory

The Economic Times

India vs Afghanistan Test: Why India's innings-and-300-run win did not affect WTC standings

India secured a dominant innings-and-300-run victory over Afghanistan in their one-off Test. Centuries from Rahul and Gill propelled India to 564, before their bowlers, led by debutant Manav Suthar, dismissed Afghanistan twice for low scores. This win, however, does not impact India's World Test Championship standings as the fixture was…

The Guardian - UK

‘Brave when we needed to be’: McCullum hails England for leaving Ashes baggage behind

Brendon McCullum praised his players’ refusal to be haunted by their nightmare winter, after England won the first Test against New Zealand at Lord’s

The Guardian - UK

MCC apologises for Lord’s Test pitch after Stokes criticises ‘extreme conditions’

England won the first Test against New Zealand but, with fewer than 1,000 legal balls bowled, the MCC said it was ‘naturally frustrated’

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