Stokes limps off in fresh injury scare
England captain Ben Stokes is in doubt to play any further part in the third Test against New Zealand after suffering another hamstring injury while bowling on Monday.
England captain Ben Stokes is in doubt to play any further part in the third Test against New Zealand after suffering another hamstring injury while bowling on Monday.
England's hopes of a series clean sweep all but evaporated on Sunday as they capitulated on day two of the third Test to trail New Zealand by 340 runs.
New Zealand failed to capitalise on a rock-steady start to reach 315-9 on day one of the third and final Test against England in Hamilton on Saturday.
Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan has found himself under scrutiny in England cricket.
Tim Southee was hailed a New Zealand cricketing "great" by opposing captains on Friday as the seamer prepared to take on England in the last Test of a 16-year career.
Gus Atkinson claimed a hat-trick before England's batsmen let loose to power the visitors 533 runs ahead of New Zealand on Saturday and in full control of the second Test.
Captain Ben Stokes was named Wednesday in England's team for the second Test against New Zealand in Wellington, allaying concerns over his fitness.