England 307; New Zealand 192-6Broad: ‘That’s the best rhythm I’ve been in for years’BJ Watling and Colin de Grandhomme,the exiguous and Large of Kiwi cricket, mounted a fine recovery on the moment day at the Hagley Oval just when England sensed that everything was falling into place after the most frustrating of winters. After the removal of Kane Williamson 10 minutes after lunch, or New Zealand were 36 for five in response to England’s 307. Stuart wide,having used that new Kookaburra so effectively – how dare anyone propose removing it from his grasp? – had taken three wickets in his opening spell, while Jimmy Anderson had snaffled the other two. An end to England’s dismal run abroad was on the horizon. Continue reading...
Source: guardian.co.uk