ENGLAND CRICKET

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Joe Root set to stand in as England captain after Ben Stokes is made unavailable

Joe Root will stand in as England captain for the second Test against New Zealand after Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson were made unavailable following a breach of team protocols.

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Ben Stokes' England captaincy under the microscope after 'breach of team protocols'

Ben Stokes' could be under pressure to be retained as England Test captain after it was revealed that he and teammate Gus Atkinson breached team protocols following the victory against New Zealand.

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Ben Stokes: 'Extreme conditions' at Lord's not helping the future of Test cricket

England captain Ben Stokes has said that the "extreme conditions" at Lord's in the first Test against New Zealand will not help with the future of Test cricket.

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Gus Atkinson stars as England crush New Zealand to open series at Lord's

England launched their post-Ashes rebuild in emphatic fashion with a 115-run victory over New Zealand in the first Test at Lord's, wrapping up the win before lunch on the fourth day after a brutal, seam-dominated contest.

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Ollie Robinson puts England in control after rain-hit third day against New Zealand

England moved closer to victory over New Zealand after a rain-hit third day of the first Test at Lord’s, which saw just 10 overs of play possible.

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Late double strike gives England the edge over New Zealand in first Test at Lord's

New Zealand will need another 218 runs to win the first Test against England but the hosts need seven wickets for victory after a late double-strike at the end of the second day at Lord's.

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