Lords Test

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.

Despite persistent rain limiting play to under 10 overs, Ollie Robinson's exceptional bowling has left England requiring just five more wickets to secure victory over New Zealand.

England's Gus Atkinson made the ideal start to New Zealand's second innings, removing captain Tom Latham with a brilliant catch from Harry Brook in the very first over.

England remain strong favourites despite a dramatic middle-order collapse at Lord's, with New Zealand facing an uphill battle on a treacherous pitch.

Jamie Smith's inexplicable decision to leave a straight delivery from Kyle Jamieson summed up England's horror start to the first Test against New Zealand at Lord's.

Ollie Robinson marked his Test comeback with a devastating four-wicket haul as New Zealand crumbled to 61-6 on day one at Lord's, trailing England by 79 runs.

Harry Brook's eventful knock at Lord's showcased both his talent and the fine margins in Test cricket, with fortune and skill intertwining dramatically.

Jacob Bethell appears set to take his place in England's Test side at Lord's despite cutting short his IPL campaign with Royal Challengers Bengaluru due to a finger injury.