Kane Williamson returns for New Zealand’s first Test against England

Former captain selected in XI at expense of in-form Will Young All-rounder Nathan Smith to debut for Black Caps at Hagley Oval Perhaps the trick to winning a Test series in India is to switch ...

World - The Guardian - 3 days ago

Kane Williamson admits ‘riding luck’ after stylish 93 against England

Country’s record run-scorer in form at first Test New Zealand 319-8 after being put in to bat It would be wrong to say Kane Williamson looked like a guy making up for lost time on day one in ...

World - The Guardian - 2 days ago

England close in on victory over New Zealand

England are on course for victory in the first Test against New Zealand after Chris Woakes' crucial two wickets in two balls on the third day in Christchurch.

New Zealand close on 319-8 v England: first men’s cricket Test, day one – as it happened

Kane Williamson made 93 and Shoaib Bashir took four wickets as the Crowe-Thorpe trophy got off to an entertaining start . Right, anthems sung, players out. Chris Woakes has the ball. Cricket ...

World - The Guardian - 2 days ago

New Zealand v England: first men’s cricket Test, day two – as it happened

The centurion Harry Brook was dropped four times as England recovered from 71 for 4 to finish on 319 for 5. . 85th over: New Zealand 325-9 (Phillips 42, O’Rourke 0) Carse shows Will O’Rourke his ...

World - The Guardian - Yesterday

New Zealand v England: first men’s cricket Test, day three – as it happened

Chris Woakes and Brydon Carse took three wickets apiece to leave England on the brink of an emphatic victory. 77th over: England 332-5 (Brook 140, Stokes 41) Stokes nails a cover drive off ...

World - The Guardian - 10 hours ago

Refreshed Stokes clears the air with England before New Zealand Test

Returning to his native Christchurch is having a positive effect on the captain and hopefully will lift his side too. Come rain or shine, New Zealand cricketers tend to wear a smile on their faces. ...

World - The Guardian - 3 days ago

Bashir strikes late to keep sluggish England in hunt against New Zealand

First Test day one: New Zealand 319-8 v England Kane Williamson falls just short of ton on return to side The night before this series opener saw a reunion for the New Zealand side that first ...

World - The Guardian - 2 days ago

England close in on victory as Chris Woakes takes charge in New Zealand

1st Test day 3: New Zealand 348, 155-6; England 499 Veteran takes 3-39, Carse 3-22, to stifle Black Caps There have been Australian cricket supporters in Christchurch this week and not, word ...

World - The Guardian - 9 hours ago

England to hand Jacob Bethell his Test debut at No 3 in New Zealand opener

Bold call-up for 21-year-old yet to score first-class century Ollie Pope to keep wicket after Jordan Cox’s injury blow Jacob Bethell, the 21-year-old Barbados-born all-rounder, will make his ...

World - The Guardian - 4 days ago

Harry Kane sparks England rout against Ireland and Nations League promotion

Harry Kane’s 69th international goal sparked a second-half scoring spree that fired England back to the top tier of the UEFA Nations League

Sports - ABC News - November 17

Furbank and Curry return for England against Japan

Tom Curry and Sam Underhill – nicknamed the "Kamikaze Kids" by Eddie Jones – will start together in the back row for England against Jones’ Japan on Sunday.

England 22-24 New Zealand: Autumn Nations Series rugby union – live

All Blacks visit Twickenham for this 3.10pm GMT kick-off Sign up for The Breakdown newsletter | And email Lee 4 mins. The home side are working some phases before Martin can’t grasp a pass ...

World - The Guardian - November 2

England's Cox out of New Zealand series with broken thumb

Wicketkeeper Jordan Cox is ruled out of England's series in New Zealand after suffering a broken thumb.

Laos hostel staff detained after suspected methanol deaths

Police continue to investigate the deaths of six tourists in the tourist town of Vang Vieng.

France against New Zealand still offers all that is holy in rugby union

Teams meet in Paris on Saturday having delivered brutality and artistry in some of the sport’s greatest games. It is France-New Zealand time again. These words should conjure a frisson in any rugby ...

World - The Guardian - November 15

England's Kane benched vs. Greece; Watkins in

England captain Harry Kane has been left on the bench for Thursday's UEFA Nations League clash against Greece, with Ollie Watkins taking his place in the starting lineup.

Sports - ESPN - November 14

Harry Kane ripped England stars for missing Nations League, but Three Lions are better off with new blood

Kane called out his teammates who didn't show up, but the ones who took the field vs. Greece showed their value

Sports - CBS Sports - November 15

First arrest as New Zealand ban on displaying gang patches comes into force

Ban on public display of gang insignia is part of a wider crackdown on gangs that some experts say could infringe on rights while doing nothing to cut gang membership. New Zealand’s gangs will need ...

World - The Guardian - November 20

Windies chase 219 for first win of T20 series against England

West Indies successfully chase 219 against England for their first win of the five-match T20 series.

New Zealand beat India again to romp to historic 3-0 Test series win

Ajaz Patel takes six as hosts fail to chase 146 in Mumbai India slump to first home clean sweep loss since 2000 New Zealand completed an unprecedented 3-0 series sweep in India as the Black ...

World - The Guardian - November 3

Late Tele’a try and Ford misses break England hearts as New Zealand triumph

England 22-24 New Zealand George Ford misses two late kicks for victory The first weekend of the Autumn Nations Series was always going to be interesting. Two sides in need of an uplifting ...

World - The Guardian - November 2

Harry Brook century lifts England out of trouble as New Zealand rue dropped catches

First Test day two: New Zealand 348; England 319-5 Brook dropped four times in 132*; Ben Stokes 37* It was an innings that was as charmed as it was calculated and powerful, the product of four ...

World - The Guardian - Yesterday

Kane berates England teammates after 9 pull-outs

Harry Kane has warned his England teammates that country should come before club after admitting his disappointment at the spate of withdrawals for this week's Uefa Nations League matches.

Sports - ESPN - November 14

Captain Kane unhappy at England squad withdrawals

Captain Harry Kane is unhappy with the number of players who have withdrawn from the latest England squad, insisting "England comes before club".

Does Kane's criticism expose England cracks?

Harry Kane's thinly veiled criticism of England absentees increases current sense of drift, writes Phil McNulty.

England must be careful to retain culture - Kane

Harry Kane says England players must appreciate it "takes a long time to build" culture and not long to lose it if they are not careful.

Kane: England youth give Tuchel incredible options

Harry Kane said incoming England coach Thomas Tuchel has been boosted by the emergence of a crop of young players who have shone in the absence of more experienced internationals after a 5-0 ...

Sports - ESPN - November 18

35,000 arrive at New Zealand parliament to protest against controversial Māori treaty bill – as it happened

This live coverage has ended now. You can read our stories at the links below: . Historic march arrives at parliament – full report Explainer: what is the treaty principles bill? The hīkoi ...

World - The Guardian - November 19

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