New Zealand Cricket Team
New Zealand rue missed chances as England battle through first day
Stokes’s last four of that run came after the ball burst through the hands of Ross Taylor at first slip after he reacted late.
Jos Buttler, Jack Leach guide England to decent 353
Leach was left 18 not out with the tourists bowled out for 353.
World Cup hero Ben Stokes tortures New Zealand again as England reach 241/4 on Day 1
By stumps, with Stokes in imperious form, the score had doubled and England will resume on Friday on 241 for four.
England reach 121/3 despite losing three early wickets
At tea, England were 121 for three after Root had won the toss and repeated the team's intention to 'bat long'.
England make cautious start after losing early wicket as they reach 61-1 at lunch
With clear skies and an easy wicket, Joe Root had no hesitation in batting first when he won the toss.
We'll have to be at the top of our game: Gary Stead ahead of 1st Test vs England
Despite admitting Jofra Archer will be a threat for them, Stead said they have Lockie Ferguson which will help them to fight 'fire vs fire'.
Lockie Ferguson's debut match awaits as Kiwis go head with Test pace trio vs England
Kiwis decided to stick with the tried and tested pace trio of Tim Southee, Trent Boult and Neil Wagner.
Lockie Ferguson selected for Test series vs Australia, England
Ferguson finished as the second highest wicket-taker at the 50-overs World Cup in England.
Kane Williamson returns to Kiwi squad for Test series against England, Australia
Williamson had previously missed the five-match T20I series against England due to a reoccurring right-hip injury.
Jimmy Neesham has had enough of super over losses, asks almighty to intervene!
Neesham posted a picture of Kiwi team on Instagram in which the all-rounder can be seen looking at the almighty.