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With England 352 runs adrift of New Zealand at The Oval, two of the country's most celebrated former captains are calling on Ben Stokes' side to shelve any ambitions of a run chase and bat for survival.

Henry Nicholls' unbeaten century has handed New Zealand an imposing 352-run lead with seven wickets remaining, leaving England facing a monumental challenge on day four at The Oval.

Durham chief executive Tim Bostock has pushed back firmly against concerns over Ben Stokes' wellbeing, insisting the England captain is in a positive frame of mind despite the ongoing fallout from a London nightclub incident.

England's second Test against New Zealand has taken a dramatic turn at The Kia Oval, with dropped catches from debutant James Rew and a commanding century from Henry Nicholls leaving the hosts in deep trouble heading into day four.

Emilio Gay ground out a composed half-century on day two of the second Test against New Zealand, only to gift his wicket away immediately after reaching the milestone in the most frustrating of fashions.

Pakistan captain Fatima Sana has been named as a wildcard pick by Birmingham Phoenix, making her the first Pakistani woman ever to compete in The Hundred. The all-rounder joins ahead of the tournament's 21 July start.

Aaliyah Alleyne turned the Women's T20 World Cup match on its head with a stunning three-wicket 18th over, as West Indies edged past Scotland at Headingley.

England find themselves in serious trouble at The Oval, closing day two of the second Test on 222-6 and trailing New Zealand by 169 runs after a string of poor decisions with bat and ball.

Scotland came within touching distance of a stunning T20 World Cup upset at Headingley, only for West Indies to hold their nerve and claim a seven-run victory in a chaotic, absorbing match.

Charlie Dean has been left out of England's squad for the historic first women's Test at Lord's against India, with selectors managing her workload after a difficult injury-hit season.

Lord Botham has publicly condemned Ben Stokes for breaking England's midnight curfew after the Lord's Test, saying there is no way to justify what happened. The England captain and Gus Atkinson are now both under ECB investigation.

England find themselves 222-6 and 169 runs adrift after a calamitous second day at The Oval, featuring a crucial dropped catch, baffling tactics, and a magnificent Glenn Phillips century.