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England trounce New Zealand by 267 runs in opening Test

James Anderson carried England to a rousing 267-run victory over New Zealand in Mount Maunganui as they made it 10 wins from 11 since Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum began their revolution of the Test side.

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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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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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England’s gamble pays off as tourists gain the upper hand against New Zealand

A gambler's declaration from Ben Stokes paid off in style on day one of England's day/night Test against New Zealand, following swashbuckling scores from Harry Brook and Ben Duckett.

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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.