ENGLAND CRICKET

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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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Seam and swing dominate as England collapse on opening day at Lord's

A dramatic opening day at Lord's saw 16 wickets fall as seam and swing dominated a gripping start to the first Test. New Zealand chose to bowl and immediately justified the decision on a lively surface under overcast skies.

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Emilio Gay set to make England debut in first Test against New Zealand

Emilio Gay is set to make his debut for England in the first Test against New Zealand, starting on Thursday at Lord's, after the hosts announced a 12-man squad for the encounter.

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