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The Latest Breaking News from Ben Stokes

Kane Williamson returns to frustrate England

The tourists removed both New Zealand openers in the first session of the opening Test of the series.

The Independent UK

England remove New Zealand openers in first morning of series

Gus Atkinson and Brydon Carse grabbed a wicket each as New Zealand reached 104 for two in Christchurch.

The Independent UK

New Zealand close on 319-8 v England: first men’s cricket Test, day one – as it happened

Kane Williamson made 93 and Shoaib Bashir took four wickets as the Crowe-Thorpe trophy got off to an entertaining start

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How to watch New Zealand vs England: live stream 1st Test 2024 online or on TV, tourists close in on win

Here's how you can watch New Zealand vs England 1st Test online, which started on Wednesday, November 27.

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Ben Stokes focusing on managing 'back end' of England career after IPL decision

Captain sat out of lucrative T20 tournament in bid to ease his workload

Evening Standard

Zimbabwe vs Pakistan LIVE: Cricket score and updates from Pakistan in Zimbabwe 2024

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The Independent UK

Ben Stokes says he is managing ‘back end’ of career

The all-rounder insists he is focused on giving his all to England having signed a two-year central contract in October.

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Kane Williamson returns for New Zealand’s first Test against England

Former captain selected in XI at expense of in-form Will Young with Nathan Smith to debut for Black Caps at Hagley Oval

The Guardian - AU

Ben Stokes joins cricket world in marking 10th anniversary of Phil Hughes’ death

Stokes took time out from England’s final preparations for the first Test in New Zealand to reflect on an incident that shocked the game.

The Independent UK

New Zealand vs England LIVE: Cricket score and updates from England in New Zealand 2024

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The Independent UK

Refreshed Stokes clears the air with England before New Zealand Test

Returning to his native Christchurch is having a positive effect on the captain and hopefully will do the same for his side

The Guardian - UK

England’s extreme selection adds to changing tides of Test cricket

Ben Stokes’s side bid to end an inconsistent 2024 on a high against the Black Caps, who remain in the hunt for the World Test Championship final at Lord’s next year

The Independent UK

We do know what we’re doing – Ben Stokes defends Jacob Bethell Test selection

Bethell will bat at number three when he makes his Test debut against New Zealand this week.

The Independent UK

New Zealand vs England 1st Test prediction: Brook to shine once more for tourists

Follow our free cricket betting tips as England get their tour of New Zealand underway on Wednesday

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South Africa vs Sri Lanka LIVE: Cricket score and updates from Sri Lanka in South Africa 2024

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Evening Standard

Jacob Bethell: England ask debutant to bat third in baptism of fire against New Zealand

Warwickshire all-rounder has never batted at number three in red-ball cricket before

The Independent UK

Jacob Bethell to make England Test debut at number three against New Zealand

The tourists were forced into an eleventh-hour rethink after wicketkeeper Jordan Cox was ruled out of the series with a broken thumb.

The Guardian - UK

England to hand Jacob Bethell his Test debut at No 3 in New Zealand opener

The 21-year-old Warwickshire prodigy is expected to bat at No 3 in Christchurch despite having not scored a first-class century yet

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The Guardian - UK

Joe Root: ‘Winning the Ashes in Australia would mean more than anything’

England’s record-breaking batter is set for his 150th Test and, he tells Donald McRae, he will play for as long as he loves the game

The Guardian - UK

McCullum needs England at the races alongside thoroughbred Stokes in New Zealand

England’s lead-up to the series has been a cause for concern but head coach has urged Pope and co to let Pakistan hurt wash over them

The Independent UK

Zimbabwe vs Pakistan LIVE: Cricket score and updates from Pakistan in Zimbabwe 2024

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The Guardian - UK

Stokes and McCullum need strong start to year that could define Bazball

Three-Test series against familiar foes New Zealand, where they haven’t won 16 years, is taster for even bigger challenges ahead for England

The Independent UK

Zimbabwe vs Pakistan LIVE: Cricket score and updates from Pakistan in Zimbabwe 2024

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The Independent UK

Zak Crawley bucks the trend as wickets fall in England’s warm-up match

Crawley fell for a rapid 94 as England were bowled out for 249, having dismissed a Prime Minister’s XI for 136 in New Zealand

The Independent UK

West Indies vs Bangladesh LIVE: Cricket score and updates from Bangladesh in West Indies 2024

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