NEW ZEALAND CRICKET

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Will Young added to New Zealand squad following Kane Williamson retirement

Will Young has been called up to the New Zealand squad for the final two Test matches in England following the shock retirement of Kane Williamson.

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New Zealand great Kane Williamson calls time on glittering international career

New Zealand legend Kane Williamson has called time on his international career with immediate effect, leaving the highest stage as his country's leading run-scorer in Test 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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