England captain Ben Stokes will return for the third Test against New Zealand after missing the second match. Head coach Brendon McCullum confirmed Stokes will resume captaincy despite an ongoing disciplinary investigation into a breach of team rules.
Matt Henry took 11 wickets at The Oval, leveling the Test series against England and becoming the first bowler since Shane Warne in 2005 to achieve this feat at the venue. His 11-109 match figures are the best by a NZ bowler against England.
England lost the second Test against New Zealand by 253 runs at The Oval, leveling the series 1-1. An inexperienced England side struggled, with acting captain Joe Root's captaincy return being largely miserable despite reaching 14,000 Test runs. Jofra Archer was highlighted as England's best player.
England head coach Brendon McCullum confirmed captain Ben Stokes will return for the third Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge. Stokes and Gus Atkinson were unavailable for the second Test pending an investigation into a nightclub incident. McCullum stated he has spoken to Stokes daily and is excited about his return, especially after seeing him perform well for Durham.
England head coach Brendon McCullum has confirmed captain Ben Stokes will return for the third Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge. Stokes and Gus Atkinson were unavailable for the second Test pending an investigation into a nightclub incident. McCullum stated he has spoken to Stokes daily and is excited about his return, especially after seeing him perform well for Durham.
England head coach Brendon McCullum expects captain Ben Stokes and pace bowler Gus Atkinson to be available for the third Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge, following an investigation into a nightclub incident. McCullum stated he has maintained daily communication with Stokes and confirmed Rob Key's visit.
Joe Root's captaincy record now includes the second-most defeats as a Test skipper, with England's loss to New Zealand at The Oval being his 27th. Despite this, his loss percentage is higher than those with more defeats.
Joe Root's 27th Test defeat as captain, a 253-run loss to New Zealand at The Oval, places him level with Stephen Fleming for the second-most losses. Root's 40.91% loss rate is notably higher than Fleming's and Graeme Smith's.
Matt Henry took five wickets to secure a 253-run victory for New Zealand against England in the second Test at The Oval, leveling the series 1-1. England were bowled out for 209 on the final day.
England head coach Brendon McCullum expects captain Ben Stokes and player Gus Atkinson to be available for the third Test against New Zealand, despite an ongoing investigation into a nightclub incident. McCullum stated his communication with Stokes has been consistent and their shared ambition for English cricket remains unchanged.
England coach Brendon McCullum confirmed Ben Stokes is expected to captain the team in the third Test against New Zealand. Stokes and Gus Atkinson were withdrawn from county matches after breaking curfew but Stokes has been playing for Durham, scoring 95 runs. An ECB investigation is ongoing.
Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson were withdrawn from County Championship matches at the ECB's request, fueling speculation they may return for the third Test against New Zealand. Both players missed the second Test after breaching team curfew.
New Zealand defeated England by 253 runs in the second Test at The Oval on Sunday to level the series 1-1. Matt Henry was the star, taking 11 wickets for the match, including 6-29 in the second innings, to secure the win.
New Zealand secured a commanding 253-run victory over an inexperienced England in the second Test at The Oval. Matt Henry's exceptional bowling performance, including a career-best 11 wickets, dismantled England's chase, leveling the three-match series at 1-1 and setting up a decisive final Test.
New Zealand defeated England by 253 runs in the second Test at The Oval, leveling the three-match series at 1-1. Matt Henry's career-best figures of 11-109 were instrumental in England's collapse on the final day, setting up a decisive third Test at Trent Bridge.
New Zealand swiftly claimed the remaining five England wickets to win the second Test at the Oval. Matt Henry took four wickets on Sunday, including Joe Root for 77, as England collapsed from 182-5 to 192-9. Henry finished with 6-29 in the second innings and 11 wickets for the match.
New Zealand defeated England by 253 runs in the second Test at The Oval, leveling the three-match series at 1-1. Matt Henry's career-best figures of 11-109, including 6-29 in the second innings, dismantled England's chase.
India defeated hosts New Zealand 2-0 in the FIH Women's Nations Cup final, securing their second title and promotion to the FIH Women's Pro League. Navneet Kaur and Sunelita Toppo scored for India, who completed an unbeaten campaign.
Joe Root was dismissed LBW for 75, halting England's resistance on Day 5. New Zealand needs only 5 wickets to win the second Test at The Oval and level the series.
Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson have been withdrawn from their County Championship matches, signaling their potential availability for England's third Test against New Zealand. Both players were previously unavailable for the second Test due to an investigation into a London nightclub incident.
Egypt coach Hossam Hassan has denied rumors of unrest involving star player Mohamed Salah, emphasizing his professionalism and importance to the squad as they prepare to face New Zealand in a crucial World Cup match. Both teams are seeking their first World Cup win.
Three men have died following a fire at a single-storey building in New Zealand Way, White City, west London. Firefighters rescued the men, two of whom were pronounced dead at the scene and one who later died in hospital. The cause of the blaze is under investigation.
Ben Stokes scored 95 for Durham in a county match on the same day England faces defeat in the second Test against New Zealand. Stokes was omitted from the England squad pending an ECB investigation into a nightclub incident.
Pace bowler Josh Tongue acknowledged England's struggles in the second Test against New Zealand, attributing some of the difficulties to the absence of captain Ben Stokes. Stokes and Gus Atkinson are unavailable pending an investigation into a nightclub incident. Stokes has shown form in county cricket, scoring 95 for Durham.
