England fast bowler Gus Atkinson became only the second player in Test history to pick more than 50 wickets in debut calendar year during the third match against New Zealand on Saturday. Atkinson began the Test with 48 scalps and removed Will Young, Daryll Mitchell, and Tim Southee on the opening day to take his … Read more
New Zealand opener Devon Conway will miss the third Test against England in Hamilton to remain at home for the birth of his first child this week, the team said on Monday. Conway, who scored just 21 runs over four innings as the Black Caps suffered heavy losses in the first two tests, will be … Read more
England’s Ben Duckett, left, celebrates with teammate Joe Root after winning the match against New Zealand at the Basin Reserve in Wellington, New Zealand. | Photo Credit: AP England’s Ben Duckett, left, celebrates with teammate Joe Root after winning the match against New Zealand at the Basin Reserve in Wellington, New Zealand. | Photo Credit: … Read more
Brydon Carse and debutant Jacob Bethell powered England to a commanding eight-wicket victory over New Zealand in the first Test in Christchurch. Carse starred with the ball, taking 6-42 on the fourth morning to secure match figures of 10-106, marking his maiden Test 10-wicket haul. This was the first away 10-for by an England … Read more