New Zealand Vs England News

England have made minimum amendments to their latest Test squad that squared off against Pakistan a week ago for a three-match series. Jacob Bethall earned a maiden call-up in the red-ball format, replacing Jamie Smith who would miss the upcoming assignment due to paternity leave. 

With DRS becoming a mainstay, players have become increasingly better at using the technology. However, in the game between England and New Zealand, Trent Boult took it one step further as he discussed whether or not to take the review with Dawid Malan before taking it and denying him his century. 

If Harry Brook threw a sky in the coin today, it would likely pierce the clouds and lodge perfectly on a bird's beak, given the way his fortune has been playing out in recent months. The youngster added to his accolades but with the ball this time by scalping the priceless wicket of Kane Williamson.

The amount of mental strength and determination it takes to play sports at the elite level can be unfathomable and a momentary lapse in concentration can bring doom. Michael Bracewell learned that lesson when casually running into the crease, only to be undone by Ben Foakes' witty ploy.