NEW ZEALAND CRICKET

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England and New Zealand share honours on absorbing opening day of second Test

New Zealand's middle order and England's inexperienced attack traded blows on an engrossing opening day of the second Test at The Oval, with the tourists closing on 291 for 7 after recovering impressively from a precarious position of 107 for 4.

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New Zealand confirm Henry Nicholls to replace Kane Williamson in starting XI

New Zealand captain Tom Latham has confirmed that Henry Nicholls will step into the vacant number 3 role for the second Test against England starting at the Oval on Wednesday.

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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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