England's Test cricket team, under Ben Stokes' captaincy, faces a significant challenge against New Zealand, trailing by 361 runs and needing six wickets to avoid a home series defeat. The match puts Stokes' leadership and the team's aggressive "Bazball" approach under scrutiny after missed chances and a record partnership by New Zealand.
New Zealand dominated the first day of the third Test against England at Trent Bridge, reaching 361 for four with centuries from Tom Latham (151) and Devon Conway (157). Their record 317-run opening stand put England in strife, despite late wickets from Gus Atkinson and Jofra Archer.
Jonny Bairstow's 73 and four wickets from Jafer Chohan led Yorkshire to a record 106-run T20 Blast win over Lancashire, while Hampshire Hawks secured their fifth win in six games with a thrilling five-run victory over Surrey.
Four years after England's transformative Test series win against New Zealand, the two teams prepare for a rematch at Lord's. Coach Brendon McCullum aims to evolve England's attacking style, while NZ captain Kane Williamson focuses on his team's preparation.
County Championship updates from the latest matches Sign up for The Spin | Email Tanya or post below the lineHello and happy Saturday morning. It’s a patchwork sunny and cloudy morning in Leeds, where Jonny Bairstow thrilled the crowd with his first hundred as captain. He, and Adam Lyth, can go bigger and better this morning, unless Surrey find something piquant from the pitch.Play starts at 11am here, and around the grounds. We’d love your company. Continue reading...
Jonny Bairstow scored a century as Yorkshire faced Surrey at Headingley. Across the County Championship, various teams competed in Division One and Two, with notable performances from Adam Lyth, Ben Kellaway, and Sam Northeast amidst a busy day of domestic cricket.
