Root 3, Smith 6, Bashir 5 β England player ratings from first Test vs New Zealand
It was a bowlers' paradise at Lord's after groundstaff produced what was statistically the most inconsistent pitch of the modern era
England Wins First Test Against New Zealand
- Ben Stokes heaps praise on Ollie Robinson and debutant Emilio Gay after New Zealand victory - as England captain opens up on 'behind-the-scenes' conversations that prompted Sussex seamer's recall Daily Mail —
- Atkinson finishes with five as England beat NZ to win opening Test BBC Sport —
- England restore confidence in the McCullum era as Gus Atkinson finishes off New Zealand to win first Test The Independent —
- England's Bazball reset begins with 115-run win over New Zealand early on Day 4 at Lord's ABC News —
- Gus Atkinson on LordΓ’ΒΒs honours board again as England thrash New Zealand LBC —