England blazed to an eight-wicket victory in the first Test against New Zealand Sunday, knocking off their 104-run target in just 12.4 overs of their second innings.
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Harry Brook capitalises on lucky breaks as England on verge of wrapping up NZ Test
A sustained seam attack by Chris Woakes and Brydon Carse following a belligerent batting effort saw England on the verge of wrapping up the first Test at stumps on day three in Christchurch on Saturday.
Australia PM’s XI vs India play abandoned due to rain
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Josh Hazlewood ruled out of second Test in huge blow for Australia
- Fast bowler to miss clash with India in Adelaide due to side strain
- Uncapped Sean Abbott and Brendan Doggett called into squad
Australia’s bid to regain the Border-Gavaskar Trophy has taken another hit after Josh Hazlewood was ruled out of the second Test with a side strain.
Already sweating on the fitness of Mitch Marsh, Australia suffered a further blow on Saturday when medical staff put Hazlewood on ice for the day-night Test in Adelaide with a sore left side. The injury is not thought to be serious and Hazlewood will remain around the Test squad ahead of the third Test in Brisbane.
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Josh Hazlewood ruled out of Adelaide Test as Australia call in reinforcements
Australian bowler Josh Hazlewood has been ruled out of the second Test against India at Adelaide Oval in a massive blow for the hosts.
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$1.2m blaster’s breakout Test knock as South Africans demolish Sri Lanka
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WBBL final locked in as historic stand wiped out in Heat destruction
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