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New Zealand exert dominance at Lord's
New Zealand exerted further dominance overnight in pursuit of a second test victory over England in 17 attempts at Lord's.
Three key moments from Lord's
Herald cricket writer Andrew Alderson provides three observations from the third day of the first test between New Zealand and England.
Mark Richardson: Buckets of belief should take series
A few things surprise me but hearing that Kane Williamson was 92 not out yesterday morning was not one of them, writes Mark Richardson.
Cricket: Redemption in opening stand
Martin Guptill made it count on the second day of the first test against England at Lord's yesterday.
As it happened: Black Caps v England
Join us for live coverage of day three of the cricket test between New Zealand and England from Lord's.
Guptill makes test opportunity count
Martin Guptill had to wait 722 days and 16 matches to get another test cricket opportunity. He made it count on the second day of the first test against England.
Black Caps dominate at Lord's
Two century partnerships rekindled New Zealand's dominance over England on the second day of the first test at Lord's. The visitors are 303 for two at stumps, 86 runs behind. A 148-run stand between openers Tom Latham (59) and Martin Guptill (70) was halted by their dismissals within three balls but Kane Williamson (92) and Ross Taylor (47) sustained the impetus, making 155 in an unbeaten third wicket partnership.
Three key moments from Lord's
Herald cricket writer Andrew Alderson provides three observations from the second day of the first test between New Zealand and England.
Black Caps take control at Lord's
Two century partnerships have rekindled New Zealand’s dominance over England on the second day of the first test at Lord’s.
Cricket: Tale of one city as Chch pair excel
There was pride on both sides of a Christchurch cricketing divide after the performances of two 23-year-olds on the opening day of the first test between England and New Zealand at Lord's.
As it happened: Black Caps v England
Read a recap of last night's live blog of the second day of the first test between the Black Caps and England at Lord's.
Cricket Herald: Lord's day one
The Herald’s Andrew Alderson and Radio Sport commentator Bryan Waddle break out the opening day of the Lord’s test.
3 key moments from Lord's
Three observations from the opening day of the first test between New Zealand and England.
England in dominant position
New Zealand seized the initial advantage but England are in the dominant position after the opening day of the first test at Lord’s.
Cricket: England earn parity at tea
Matt Henry became New Zealand test cricketer No.266 last night and immediately earned his cap with the removal of England’s talisman batsmen Alastair Cook and Ian Bell.
What it means to make the Lord's honours board
Seventeen New Zealanders have made the Lord's honours board. A number of them tell Andrew Alderson what it means to make history at the home of cricket.
Southee hits journo during training
Black Caps fast bowler Tim Southee has apologised to a female journalist after hitting her during batting practice overnight.
English press: NZ 'under-prepared'
English media have labelled New Zealand as under-prepared for the two test cricket series which starts at Lords tonight.
Henry could debut at Lord's
If training was a gauge, Matt Henry looks set to become the 266th New Zealand test cricketer and the 16th to debut at Lord's.
Queen could rule over outcome of test
With a Kermit-green pitch unveiled at Lord's yesterday the toss stands to have a significant bearing on the Black Caps' fortunes in the first test.
Cricket: Boycott slams England 'shambles'
Cricket legend says the way in which English cricket has been run lately amounted to a "shambles" ahead of this week's first test against New Zealand.
Black Caps to continue playing like kids
They will be on cricket's grandest stage but the Black Caps will continue playing like kids when the first test against England begins.