England crush New Zealand by 115 runs as Bazball reboot begins with dominant Lord's win
England launched their "Bazball" era with a commanding 115-run victory over New Zealand at Lord's.
Gus Atkinson's five-wicket haul dismantled the visitors for 138, securing a win despite a challenging pitch.
Debutant Emilio Gay and returning seamer Ollie Robinson impressed, signaling a positive start for the new regime.
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 Lordâs honours board again as England thrash New Zealand LBC —