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England closing in on thumping win after Stuart Broad rips New Zealand apart

England are on the road to another thrilling Test victory after Stuart Broad ran riot under the floodlights in Mount Maunganui, clean bowling four of New Zealand's top five.

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Temba Bavuma named new Proteas Test captain

Cricket South Africa announced the appointment of Temba Bavuma as Proteas Test captain as part of a restructuring within the leadership group of the national team.

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Bowler Ollie Robinson hopes to be 'worthy bearer of the baton' for England

England's Ollie Robinson hopes he can prove himself a "worthy bearer of the baton" after learning his trade as a Test bowler alongside the record-breaking partnership of James Anderson and Stuart Broad.

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Tom Blundell century keeps New Zealand in the hunt against England

Tom Blundell rescued New Zealand's first innings while England's James Anderson and Stuart Broad reached 1000 Test wickets on Day 2 of the opening Test in Mount Maunganui.

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Proteas' Theunis de Bruyn retires from international cricket

Proteas all-rounder Theunis de Bruyn announced his retirement from international cricket on Thursday.

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Test cricket still the pinnacle for New Zealand, says captain Tim Southee

New Zealand captain Tim Southee is confident that Test cricket remains the peak of most players' ambitions, despite his side being squeezed by the pressures of franchise cricket.