Follow live text updates as England face New Zealand in the second Test in Wellington.
This Test has a lot to live up to. When England last came to Wellington, in February 2023, they featured in one of the all-time great finishes to a Test match. Seamer Neil Wagner dismissed James Anderson to see his side home by the finest of margins as they took the match by a single run. Wagner, who, like Anderson, has now retired from international cricket, has been speaking to PA News Agency about that match in the build-up to this Test. 'It was an unbelievably special day.
'Tim Southee bowled a maiden at the other end and I knew it was do it now or lose the game. I felt under pressure standing at the top of my mark. To get him was the best feeling ever, 100 per cent. It was quite amazing.' It could have so easily gone the other way - Anderson hit Wagner for four earlier in the over, while a delivery that followed came close to being given as a wide that would have tied the scores. 'It was really close to a wide, the closest of calls,' Wagner said.
United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
England in New Zealand: Jordan Cox ruled out of New Zealand Test series with fractured thumbEngland wicketkeeper-batter Jordan Cox has been ruled out of the Test series in New Zealand with a fractured thumb.
Read more »
England Secures Five Wickets in First Test Against New ZealandShoaib Bashir stars as England takes five wickets from New Zealand in the final session of day one at the Hagley Oval, with Kane Williamson's innings leading the way for the Kiwis.
Read more »
Harry Brook's Resilient Performance Helps England in First Test Against New ZealandEngland's top-order collapse was halted by Harry Brook's century and Ollie Pope's 77 in the first Test against New Zealand. Their partnership helped reduce New Zealand's lead to 29, with England ending the day at 319-5.
Read more »
England Inches Closer to Victory Over New Zealand in First Test MatchEngland is closing in on victory over New Zealand in the first Test match after impressive performances from Chris Woakes, Bry Carse, and Harry Brook. New Zealand is 155-6, leading by four runs, with Woakes and Carse contributing significantly. England aims for a 1-0 series lead. Harry Brook scored 171, and Ben Stokes 80, boosting England's total to 499, a 151-run lead.
Read more »
New Zealand vs England: Tourists on verge of victory in first TestEngland are on course for victory in the first Test against New Zealand after Chris Woakes' crucial two wickets in two balls on the third day in Christchurch.
Read more »
New Zealand vs England: Tourists on verge of victory in first TestEngland are on course for victory in the first Test against New Zealand after Chris Woakes' crucial two wickets in two balls on the third day in Christchurch.
Read more »