Ollie Pope: “Going into that Pakistan series and then into New Zealand, he’s going to be as fresh as anyone”
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England batsman Ollie Pope has warned Pakistan that captain and all-rounder Ben Stokes will “be as fresh as anyone” going into their three-Test series in October.
Trent Boult: “Hopefully, from my point of view, it swings around a little bit and I can mirror what Shaheen did”
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New Zealand left-arm seamer Trent Boult said he wants to “mirror” what Pakistan fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi did against India in the T20 World Cup.
Trent Boult: “The way Shaheen bowled…was, for a left-armer, I thought it was amazing”
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New Zealand fast bowler Trent Boult said Pakistan left-arm seamer Shaheen Shah Afridi is an “amazing” bowler.
Kane Williamson raises his bat after scoring his 21st Test century
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New Zealand captain Kane Williamson and batsman Ross Taylor scored 104 not out and an unbeaten 105 respectively before the rain ended the second Test as a draw.
Joe Root celebrates after scoring his third double century in Test cricket
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England captain Joe Root had a day to remember as he scored a superb 226 on the fourth day of the second Test against New Zealand in Hamilton.
Joe Root celebrates after bringing up his 17th Test hundred
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Captain Joe Root and opener Rory Burns scored 114 not out and 101 respectively to lead England’s fightback against New Zealand on the third day in Hamilton.
Daryl Mitchell struck eight boundaries and a six during his knock of 73
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Debutant Daryl Mitchell scored a superb 73 before New Zealand took two quick wickets to leave England in trouble on the second day of the second Test in Hamilton.
Tom Latham celebrates after scoring his 11th Test century
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Only 54.3 overs of play was possible on the opening day of the second Test in Hamilton due to rain, but New Zealand opener Tom Latham shone brightly as he struck an unbeaten 101.
Neil Wagner finished with figures of 5-44 off 19.2 overs
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New Zealand left-arm seamer Neil Wagner carved through England’s batting line-up with a five-wicket haul to lead his side to an innings and 65-run win in Mount Maunganui.
BJ Watling soaks in the moment upon bringing up his maiden double century in Test cricket
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New Zealand wicketkeeper-batsman BJ Watling scored a career-best 205, while all-rounder Mitchell Santner struck 126 and took three quick wickets to leave England reeling on the fourth day in Mount Maunganui.
