England Vs New Zealand

ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2022: England's road to the final has been very unique as they lost first, got washed out next and then started peaking slowly to rise to the occasion in the semi-final

New Zealand captain Kane Williamson will miss the second Test against England starting here on Friday, after testing positive for COVID-19 the night before the match

England left-arm spinner Jack Leach on Thursday was withdrawn from the first Test against New Zealand at Lord's due to concussion, said the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB)

England must produce a brand of cricket to excite supporters, fast bowler Stuart Broad said, with the team's first test match under new leadership failing to sell out any of its opening four days

Ex-Australia wicketkeeper-batter Adam Gilchrist is hopeful that England can turn around their poor Test record in the last couple of years when the 3-match series against New Zealand starts at Lord's

Former Indian cricketers Sachin Tendulkar and Virender Sehwag heaped praises on the New Zealand team following their maiden semi-final win in the T20 World Cup.Daryl Mitchell's superb unbeaten fifty fired New Zealand into their first-ever ICC men's T20 World Cup final following a thrilling win over England on Wednesday.While Mitchell anchored the New Zealand chase, Jimmy Neesham blasted 27 from 11 to turn the tide in the Kiwis' favour.Tendulkar said New Zealand won hearts along with winning the game and praised Mitchell and Neesham for their gutsy knocks."What a brilliant game of cricket. #NewZealand once again winning hearts along with winning the game. Great knock by Mitchell who was well supported by Conway & Neesham. Bairstow's incident at the ropes reminded me of what happened with Boult in the 2019 finals. Kudos to NZ," Tendulkar tweeted.Sehwag also lauded New Zealand's performance and termed Neesham's knock as the "gamechanger"."Best game of the World Cup. Wow Daryll ...

Chasing 167 to win, Daryl Mitchell anchored the innings with a sensational unbeaten 72 off 47 balls, while Devon Conway scored a 38-ball 46. Check England vs New Zealand full scorecard and highlights

Chris Woakes (2/36) and Liam Livingstone (2/22) were the most successful bowlers for England

All-rounder Amelia Kerr has pulled out of New Zealand women's team's upcoming tour of England to focus on her mental health and well-being

The two-Test series against England was certainly advantageous but New Zealand coach Gary Stead doesn't feel that it's as big a deal

Former West Indies pace bowler Ian Bishop feels India should go into the WTC final against New Zealand with two spinners -- Jadeja and Ashwin -- as they both are dependable batsmen as well

New Zealand defeated England by eight wickets in the second Test and won the two-match series 1-0, their first series triumph in England in 22 years. The win pushed NZ to No.1 spot in Test rankings.

New Zealand beats England by 8 wickets in second Test. With this, England has lost its first Test series at home soil in seven years. Check England vs New Zealand highlights and full scorecard here

England was only 37 runs ahead at stumps with tailenders Olly Stone, 15 no, and last man James Anderson, yet to score, in the middle. Check England vs New Zealand full scorecard and highlights here

Initially not expecting to feature in the second Test against England, New Zealand pacer Trent Boult is hopeful that achieving game fitness rather than bowling in the nets

With the dismissal of Young, the day's play ended, so a new batsman will take guard on Saturday morning along with Taylor. Check England vs New Zealand video highlights here

At close, Daniel Lawrence was batting on 67 (100 balls, 11x4s) and Mark Wood was on 16 (58 balls, 1x4). Check England vs New Zealand highlights and scorecard

England captain Joe Root wins the toss and elects to bat first in Birmingham today. Check ENG vs NZ Live streaming and toss result

Will Young will bat at the Number 3 position in the absence of Kane Williamson. Check England vs New Zealand playing 11, head to head stats here

England skipper Joe Root on Wednesday said that his side took the right decision to go for a draw in the first Test against New Zealand.