TEST-CRICKET

Tim Southee

Tim Southee lauds 'typical Kiwi scrapping' after stunning New Zealand Test win

New Zealand captain Tim Southee offered a masterclass in understatement after seeing his side stage one of Test cricket's most improbable comebacks against England, thanking "typical Kiwi scrapping" for the result.

Ben Stokes

Ben Stokes thankful to be involved in Test classic despite going down to New Zealand

Ben Stokes encouraged his England side to feel "thankful" for their involvement in an instant classic of a Test match at Basin Reserve, rather than dwell on the disappointment of a gut-wrenching one-run defeat to New Zealand.

England

Harry Brook wicket cracks open New Zealand resistance in Wellington

Harry Brook was England's unlikely game-changer with the ball, dismissing centurion Kane Williamson to crack open New Zealand's resistance in the second Test in Wellington.

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New Zealand fight back to frustrate England in Wellington

England encountered some stubborn New Zealand resistance after enforcing the follow-on in their series-deciding second Test in Wellington.

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Harry Brook and Joe Root partnership puts England in strong position

Harry Brook's remarkable rise continued as he shared a game-changing partnership with Joe Root on day one of England's Test decider against New Zealand in Wellington.

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Joe Root admits he is searching for his role in England's aggressive Test side

Joe Root has scored more Test runs than any other batter currently playing the game, but the former England captain admits he has yet to nail down his identity in Ben Stokes' revolutionary regime.