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England coach to fly home from New Zealand tour after bereavement
Assistant coaches Graham Thorpe and Paul Collingwood will manage the team in his absence alongside captain Joe Root.
Joe Root says captaincy didn't lead to England's defeat in 1st Test vs New Zealand
Root underwhelmed with the bat in England’s defeat by New Zealand in the first test, scoring two runs in the 1st innings and 11 in the 2nd.
BJ Watling, the unassuming anchor of New Zealand cricket
The 34-year-old, who came to the crease on Friday, scored his eighth test century.
England crumble after BJ Watling's 205, Mitchell Santner's 126
After New Zealand declared at 615 for nine on day four in Mount Maunganui, England were 55 for three at stumps.
BJ Watling first New Zealand wicket-keeper to score double ton
Watling was batting on 200 unbeaten with Tim Southee 2* before the tea is called, taking Kiwis to a dominating position in the match.
BJ Watling's double ton powers New Zealand to 615-9, Kiwis declare
Watling was out for 205 soon after tea on day four at Mount Maunganui having stayed a marathon 668 minutes in the middle.
BJ Watling's century helps put New Zealand ahead of England
At stumps on day three in Mount Maunganui, New Zealand were 394 for six to lead England by 41.
New Test venue under scrutiny as Kane Williamson, Henry Nicholls fall foul
Although honours appeared even after the first two days, England believe if the wicket continues to deteriorate then they are in control.
New Zealand's silence costly in reply to England's 353
Latham, on eight, was given his marching orders at the Bay Oval ground when rapped on the pads by Sam Curran's third delivery.
Review blunders haunt New Zealand against England
Latham walked without question when rapped on the pads by Sam Curran. But had the kiwis reviewed, the ball had shaved the bat's inside edge.