Harry Brook is expected to counterattack after the break on a challenging pitch, as England faces New Zealand in a Test match where the pitch conditions have significantly deteriorated, causing difficulties for batsmen.
England's assistant coach Tim Southee believes the team can leverage memories of their remarkable 2022 Trent Bridge Test victory against New Zealand to turn around the current series decider. Despite New Zealand's strong start, England fought back with late wickets, while New Zealand's assistant coach Luke Ronchi dismisses the relevance of the 2022 match.
England's Test match against New Zealand at Trent Bridge was marked by extreme heat, with limited shade and fan facilities. Spinner Shoaib Bashir had a mixed day, taking wickets but also conceding runs, and benefiting from a missed lbw review of Devon Conway.
Captain Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson cleared of nightclub incident, return for third Test vs. New Zealand. Fallout continues over England's setup, leadership, and off-field issues.
England poised for win over New Zealand amid criticism of Lord's pitch, with former players and commentators labeling it 'unfair' and 'not up to standard' due to variable bounce and lateral movement.
England have named a 12-player squad for the first Test against New Zealand at Lord's, with a decision on Sonny Baker's debut pending weather forecasts. Shoaib Bashir is confirmed as the frontline spinner.
England batter Jacob Bethell is undergoing a finger injury assessment ahead of the first Test against New Zealand. The 22-year-old missed an IPL match for Royal Challengers Bengaluru, raising concerns about his availability for the upcoming Test series.
Stuart Broad expressed surprise at Ollie Robinson's recall for England's first Test against New Zealand, questioning why the bowler was excluded from the Ashes squad if now considered fit and essential.
England's Test squad for the New Zealand series includes three uncapped players (Emilio Gay, James Rew, Sonny Baker) and Ollie Robinson's recall. Sarah Taylor, a former England wicketkeeper, is appointed fielding coach, a first for a female in the men's senior setup.
England names Sarah Taylor as first female fielding coach for men's Test team, alongside a new squad for the New Zealand series featuring three uncapped players and Ollie Robinson's return.
England drops opener Zak Crawley and Ollie Pope from the squad for the first Test against New Zealand, announces Marcus North as the first foreign national selector, and includes three uncapped players.
England announces a 15-man squad for the first Test against New Zealand, featuring uncapped players Emilio Gay, James Rew, and Sonny Baker, alongside Ollie Robinson's return after a two-year absence.
England recalls Ollie Robinson after a two-year international hiatus and introduces uncapped trio Emilio Gay, James Rew, and Sonny Baker for the first Test against New Zealand at Lord's, starting June 4.
