Stokes, Bashir, Crawley - your Wellington watchlist

England can secure their first series win in New Zealand since 2008 if they win the second Test in Wellington - Stephan Shemilt picks five things to look out for.

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Stokes backs Crawley to improve dismal NZ record

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