Test Cricket

New Zealand closed day one of the second Test at The Oval on 291-7 after Jacob Bethell claimed two late wickets to hand England a foothold in what remains a finely balanced contest.

After a turbulent week for English cricket, fast bowler Sonny Baker delivered a performance full of personality and promise on day one of the second Test against New Zealand at The Oval.

Michael Vaughan has come out strongly in support of Ben Stokes retaining the England Test captaincy, calling any other outcome an 'absolute travesty'. But with ECB leadership staying tight-lipped, the skipper's future remains far from certain.

England showed admirable character on day one of the second Test at The Oval, restricting New Zealand to 291-7 despite the off-field chaos surrounding Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson.

Sonny Baker endured a bruising introduction to international cricket, but the 92mph Hampshire tearaway says he's learned from those early struggles and is ready to express himself fully in an England shirt.

Joe Root is back at the helm for England's second Test against New Zealand but insists he's taking nothing for granted, while revealing he's long admired what Ben Stokes has built with Brendon McCullum.

James Rew will make his Test debut at The Oval after Jamie Smith stepped away from England's second Test against New Zealand following the arrival of his newborn daughter.

England face further team selection challenges as Ollie Robinson joins Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson on the sidelines for the second Test against New Zealand.

Sussex pace bowler Henry Crocombe has earned his first England Test squad call-up as cover for the injured Ollie Robinson ahead of Wednesday's second Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge.

England delivered a clinical bowling performance to take five wickets before lunch on day four, securing victory in the opening Test against New Zealand.

Ben Stokes has been omitted from England's squad for the second Test against New Zealand following a nightclub incident, with Joe Root making a remarkable return to the captaincy.

Gus Atkinson's brilliant five-wicket haul wrapped up New Zealand's second innings as England secured a commanding 115-run victory at Lord's to take a 1-0 series lead.