TEST

317-run stand — Rachin Ravindra helps New Zealand seize control

Rachin Ravindra starred in a record opening stand as New Zealand built a strong position on day three of the third Test against England at Trent Bridge.

Ben Duckett scores 113 as England reach 223 for 2

Ben Duckett hit 113 and Ben Stokes took 4 for 70 on day two at Trent Bridge, but England still trail New Zealand by 215 runs.

Stokes and Atkinson stay despite written warnings as England shuffle Trent Bridge squad

England keeps Stokes and Atkinson in the third Test squad after written warnings, while Robinson and Smith return and Baker and Rew drop out.

England claim late wickets on day one of second New Zealand Test

New Zealand hold strong position after tough week for England.

Matt Henry five-for and Henry Nicholls century give New Zealand 352-run lead

Matt Henry claimed five wickets while Henry Nicholls scored an unbeaten 119 to put New Zealand 352 runs ahead on day three at The Oval.

'Dedicated to late dad watching in some station' — Glenn Phillips on maiden Test hundred

Glenn Phillips scored his first Test century one day before the first anniversary of his father's death. New Zealand reached 391 before reducing England to 222 for 6 at The Oval.

Phillips scores maiden Test century as New Zealand reach 391

Blundell and Phillips steady New Zealand after England's early blows

Tom Blundell and Glenn Phillips rebuilt New Zealand's innings with a crucial partnership after England's seamers tore through the top order on day one at The Oval.

Ollie Robinson ruled out of second Test with knee soreness

Ollie Robinson misses the second Test against New Zealand with right knee soreness; Henry Crocombe joins as cover.

'It's not just about me' — Williamson on retirement timing

Kane Williamson announced his international retirement midway through the England series, citing team needs over personal legacy.

England add uncapped Henry Crocombe to Test squad

England have summoned uncapped Sussex fast bowler Henry Crocombe as cover for injured seamer Ollie Robinson ahead of the second Test against New Zealand.

Kane Williamson retires from international cricket

Kane Williamson retires from international cricket immediately after the first Test against England. He captained New Zealand to the World Test Championship title over 16 years.

33 wickets in two days — Lord's pitch under fire again

Thirty-three wickets fell in the first two days of England vs New Zealand at Lord's, with Nasser Hussain and Michael Vaughan both questioning whether the surface meets Test cricket standards.

'You don't want it to get messy' - Stokes defends handling of Archer

Ben Stokes defended excusing Jofra Archer from the Test summer for IPL commitments, warning that overly strict policies could see players like him leave England cricket permanently.

New Zealand beat Ireland by innings and 79 runs in one-off Test

New Zealand completed an innings victory over Ireland after Nathan Smith claimed 6 for 40 and Tom Blundell made 186.

Tom Latham says New Zealand focused only on Ireland Test

New Zealand captain Tom Latham stressed his side will focus solely on the one-off Test against Ireland at Stormont and will not take the hosts lightly.

Rishabh Pant vs KL Rahul: vice-captaincy change in India squad for Afghanistan

KL Rahul steps up to vice-captain for the Test series. Pant loses the role as India rotates seniors out.

Bangladesh call up Zakir Hasan after Shadman Islam chest injury

Shadman Islam's chest injury from Mirpur Test prompts Zakir Hasan's inclusion for Sylhet decider.

New Zealand recall Jamieson O'Rourke Williamson for Ireland England Tests

Tom Latham captains 19-man Black Caps squad with uncapped Dean Foxcroft included. Kyle Jamieson returns after two years out with injury for the late-May tours.