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Robinson’s triple-wicket maiden revives England after New Zealand skittle hosts

First Test: England 140; New Zealand 61-6Paceman’s stunning return gives England the edgeIt took two years for Ollie Robinson to force his way back into the England set-up and then about five minutes to win over their supporters. Steaming in from the Nursery End, Robinson produced a devastating triple-wicket maiden first up – and four overall – to cap an absurd opening day against New Zealand. Some 16 wickets fell across only 60 overs of rain-affected play and, if this Test was being played...

England face New Zealand in first Test of the summer LIVE!

England v New Zealand: first men’s cricket Test, day three – live

Over-by-over updates from 11am UK timeSooryavanshi to face England | Email JamesWas there anything more soul-sappingly disappointing as a child than flicking on the television on a Saturday morning fully expecting to luxuriate in a day of Test cricket watching only to be met with the sight of gun metal skies, drizzle and full covers stretched across the outfield. Welcome to the third day of the first Test from Lord’s.

Harry Kane helps England stutter past New Zealand in World Cup heat test - 5 talking points

Harry Kane helps England stutter past New Zealand in World Cup heat test - 5 talking points ENGLAND 1-0 NEW ZEALAND: Harry Kane's header on the stroke of half-time the difference as Thomas Tuchel gives run out to 22 players in World Cup warm-up in the Tampa sun England laboured to victory over New Zealand in their first friendly warm-up match for the World Cup. The Three Lions spent the week acclimatising to the sweltering conditions in Florida but could only treat the 25,889 fans in Tampa...

Bashir, Robinson recalled to England squad for first test v New Zealand

Bashir, Robinson recalled to England squad for first test v New Zealand June 2 : England announced their 12-player squad for the first test against New Zealand, which begins at Lord's on Thursday. Ben Stokes (captain), Gus Atkinson, Sonny Baker, Shoaib Bashir, Jacob Bethell, Harry Brook, Ben Duckett, Emilio Gay, Ollie Robinson, Joe Root, Jamie Smith (wicketkeeper), Josh Tongue. • Shoaib Bashir has been picked as first-choice spinner despite not featuring in the entire Ashes series. Ollie...

Lord's pitch rated 'unsatisfactory' after England-New Zealand test

Lord's pitch rated 'unsatisfactory' after England-New Zealand test June 9 : Lord’s has been handed an “unsatisfactory” pitch rating for the first test between England and New Zealand after the hosts sealed a 115-run win inside four days of a rain-hit, bowler-dominated match. England went 1-0 up in the three-match series after wrapping up the low-scoring contest on the fourth day, with the surface offering variable bounce and making batting difficult. The venue, often called the "Home of...

England debutant Gay falls early as rain disrupts New Zealand test

England debutant Gay falls early as rain disrupts New Zealand test LONDON, England, June 4 : England's first test against New Zealand was halted on Thursday due to rain at Lord's, with the hosts on 24-1 in 10 overs after being put in to bat as umpires called for an early lunch break. • England, playing their first test since January, handed a debut to Emilio Gay, who previously represented Italy. • Opener Gay edged to the first slip in the sixth over, falling to Kyle Jamieson after scoring...

England v New Zealand: first men’s cricket Test, day two – live

Updates from the second day of the series at Lord’s Sign up for The Spin | Follow us on TikTok | Mail TanyaGood morning and welcome to day two of the first Test of the summer, the morning after the evening before, when everyone staggered over the line at twenty past seven, punch drunk and 16 wickets poorer. It was a fast-food order of a first day, punchy innings from Harry Brook and Glenn Phillips the only ballast against the clattering of wickets between the showers. Kyle Jamieson finished...

England v New Zealand: first men’s cricket Test, day one – live

Updates from the first day of the series at Lord’s Sign up for The Spin | Follow us on TikTok | Mail TimMorning everyone and welcome to the first Test of the English summer. There’s a lot to look forward to here. It’s the 150th Test at Lord’s, the first ground to reach that milestone.

Robinson’s triple-wicket maiden revives England after New Zealand skittle hosts

First Test: England 140; New Zealand 61-6Paceman’s stunning return gives England the edgeIt took two years for Ollie Robinson to force his way back into the England set-up and then about five minutes to win over their supporters. Steaming in from the Nursery End, Robinson produced a devastating triple-wicket maiden first up – and four overall – to cap an absurd opening day against New Zealand. Some 16 wickets fell across only 60 overs of rain-affected play and, if this Test was being played...