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Stuart Broad says Ben Stokes’ reprieve lifted England to hit back at Lord’s

Stokes smashed his way to 54 to put the pressure back on the tourists

The Independent UK

Joe Root shines and Ben Stokes gets reprieve as England reach strong position

Stokes made his way quickly to 54, while Root was authoritative at the crease, hitting an unbeaten 77.

The Independent UK

Joe Root stands firm to give England hope of overhauling New Zealand

Joe Root’s unbeaten 77 and a half-century from the captain, Ben Stokes, gave England hope of beating New Zealand, despite Kyle Jamieson’s best efforts with the ball

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England vs New Zealand: Ben Stokes and Joe Root set up fitting finale to thrilling First Test

Ben Stokes against New Zealand, at Lord’s. It is never dull. To the 2015 Test and the 2019 World Cup final, we can add a frenetic knock of 54 in the fourth innings of his first match as England’s official Test captain.

Evening Standard

6 talking points including England's team hat-trick and Ben Stokes' lucky reprieve

England need 61 runs to win the first Test against New Zealand at Lord's, with Joe Root on 77 not out after yet another chaotic day of Test cricket

Daily Mirror

Ben Stokes and Joe Root put England in strong position against New Zealand

Stokes was handed a reprieve with England on 76 when replays showed the bowler had overstepped after initially dismissing the batter.

The Independent UK

Joe Root holds the key for England as first Test hangs in the balance after dramatic day

The first Test between England and New Zealand is heading for an exciting finish, with Ben Stokes' side needing 61 runs to win with five wickets in hand

Daily Mirror

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Ben Stokes reprieve hands England a lifeline in first Test against New Zealand

England were teetering in their chase when Stokes hacked Colin De Grandhomme onto his stumps.

The Independent UK

New Zealand fightback has England in trouble after new era’s bright morning

England began the Ben Stokes era with a chaotic day of cricket at Lord’s, 17 wickets tumbling on a frantic start to their first Test against New Zealand

The Guardian - UK

6 talking points including Potts' dream England debut and McCullum's mammoth task

Matty Potts starred on debut as New Zealand were bowled out for just 132, but England lost seven wickets for just 41 runs after a decent start as the visitors dragged themselves back into the game

Daily Mirror

Bowlers shine before batters falter as new England era starts with a bang against New Zealand

New Zealand 132 all out, England 116-7 – First Test, Day 1: James Anderson and debutant Matty Potts took four wickets apiece as England took control but familiar batting woes stunted their progress

The Independent UK

Careless England let bright start to new dawn slip as disastrous batting follows spectacular bowling

When Rob Key appointed Brendon McCullum as England Test coach, in partnership with captain Ben Stokes, he warned fans that it was “time for us all to buckle up and get ready for the ride”.

Evening Standard

Moeen Ali leaves 'door open' to England Test return after Brendon McCullum contact

Moeen Ali, England's third-highest Test wicket-taking spinner, has revealed he could reverse his retirement from the format after being sounded out by Brendon McCullum

Daily Mirror

England take first step into their brave new world

The Stokes-McCullum era begins against New Zealand at Lord’s on Thursday

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England vs New Zealand live stream: How to watch first Test online and on TV today

All you need to know ahead of the first Test between England and New Zealand

The Independent UK

Is England vs New Zealand on TV? Start time, channel and how to watch third Test

All you need to know ahead of the first Test between England and New Zealand

The Independent UK

Moeen Ali says ‘door is open’ for England Test return under Brendon McCullum

The 34-year-old called time on his Test career last September after 64 appearances over seven years

The Guardian - UK

Lord’s ready for right royal occasion as Ben Stokes begins England reign

Ben Stokes starts his Test captaincy at the home of cricket against the country of his birth, New Zealand

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Daily Mirror

England promoting Ollie Pope to bat above Joe Root "defies logic" claims Mark Ramprakash

Ollie Pope is set to bat at three for England in their Test series against New Zealand despite never having done so before, with Joe root moving down to number four

Evening Standard

Brendon McCullum and Ben Stokes backed to lift England with new era set to begin against New Zealand

Rob Key is confident that Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum will prove a winning combination as England’s new era begins at Lord’s tomorrow.

Daily Mirror

Stuart Broad has kept the fire burning for England after his shock recent axe

Veteran Broad is ready for his 153rd Test match for England, and has stayed positive despite having been axed from the team five times since the start of 2019

The Independent UK

What could English cricket’s Stokes-McCullum era look like?

The new captain-coach combination get its first run out against New Zealand this week

Evening Standard

Records now the target as Joe Root and England assemble for rebuild

The phrase “former England Test captain Joe Root” is taking some getting used to, probably as much for the man himself as anyone else.

The Independent UK

Brendon McCullum hoping to help England Test team lose ‘fear of failure’

The former New Zealand captain is looking to improve a record which has seen England win just one of their last 17 Tests

Nottingham Post

Stuart Broad reveals how Sheffield United fan Joe Root reacted during Nottingham Forest play-off semi-final

Broad has revealed that Root punched him in the leg during the play-off semi-final at the City Ground

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