Joe Root defends England's final-day approach, says chasing wasn't 'realistic'
"It was about using it as an opportunity to be a bit more disciplined as a batting group"
02/06Result
1st Test, New Zealand tour of England at London, Jun 2-6 2021
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![New Zealand]( "New Zealand")
378 & 169/6d -
![England]( "England")
275 & 170/3 (70 ov)
Player of the Match
02/06Result
1st Test, New Zealand tour of England at London, Jun 2-6 2021
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![New Zealand]( "New Zealand")
378 & 169/6d -
![England]( "England")
275 & 170/3 (70 ov)
Player of the Match
Day 5
Ollie Robinson has what it takes on-field, England's young batters have much to prove
Six things we learned from the first Test between England and New Zealand
Ollie Robinson suspended from all international cricket
Seamer unavailable for second Test pending disciplinary investigation into historic tweets
As it happened - England vs New Zealand, 1st Test, Lord's, 5th day
All the updates, news and stats from day five of the first Test at Lord's
Live Report - England vs New Zealand, 1st Test, Lord's, 5th day
All the updates, news and stats from day five of the first Test at Lord's
Plenty to satisfy Kane Williamson despite New Zealand's victory push being thwarted
The visitors made a very positive declaration on the final day but the pitch did not deteriorate as expected
A Lord's celebration marred by England's lack of will to win
Day five of the first Test was such a contrast to the last time England and New Zealand had played at Lord's - in the 2019 World Cup final
Day 4
Tim Southee, Rory Burns dominate hard-fought fourth day
Ollie Robinson grabs two NZ second-innings wickets as chances of setting up final day recede
Rory Burns earned this recall, and needed this innings
England grateful for opener's resistance, for without it they were in real trouble
As it happened - England vs New Zealand, 1st Test, Lord's, 4th day
All the updates, news and stats from day four of the first Test at Lord's
Tim Southee: New Zealand haven't given up on chance of forcing victory against England
Jamieson says "everyone's ready to go" and "push for a win"
Day 3
As it happened - England vs New Zealand, 1st Test, Lord's, 3rd day
All the updates, news and stats from day three of the first Test at Lord's
Day 2
Rory Burns-Joe Root stand keeps Test evenly balanced
Pair help hosts recover from 18 for 2 after Devon Conway's double-century on debut
At the double: Tip Foster to Kyle Mayers - the men who got there before Devon Conway
A look at the six men who had scored double-centuries on Test debut before the New Zealander got there on Thursday
Graham Thorpe says Ollie Robinson showed 'character' in aftermath of Twitter storm
Seamer ends NZ innings as leading wicket-taker after apologising for historic offensive tweets
Mark Wood is England's point-of-difference bowler
Why England quick could be key in an away Ashes series
As it happened - England vs New Zealand, 1st Test, Lord's, 2nd day
All the updates, news and stats from day two of the first Test at Lord's
Devon Conway, the oldest man to score a double ton on debut
His contribution of 52.91% of runs to New Zealand's total is the second-highest in maiden innings in men's Tests
Day 1
Unbeaten ton from debutant Devon Conway sets platform for New Zealand
With the tourists 113 for 3 midway through the opening day, England would have aspired for a firmer foothold
As it happened - England vs New Zealand, 1st Test, Lord's, 1st day
All the updates, news and stats from the first Test at Lord's
Ollie Robinson apologises for posting 'racist and sexist' comments on Twitter as a teenager
As teams stand for 'moment of unity' in seamer's debut Test, ECB commits to 'full investigation'
'Now you know what it's like, bro' - Kane Williamson to Devon Conway on Lord's honours
Having waited so long for Test debut, opener etches his name on away room board at first attempt
Others
Dom Bess added to England squad for Edgbaston Test against New Zealand
Jack Leach in line for recall as England fined 40% of match fees for slow over-rate
How many 'team hat-tricks' have there been in Tests?
Also, what is the record for the most men out for 1 in a Test?
Debut double helps Devon Conway enter Test batters' rankings at No. 77
Ollie Robinson made a big entry too, his seven wickets at Lord's taking him to 69th among bowlers
When England became fun again: why Lord's 2015 was a watershed Test
After two years of barely-acknowledged crisis, New Zealand's last Test visit to Lord's was a seminal moment for English cricket
Devon Conway to make Test debut at Lord's vs England
Skipper reveals in-form batter has beaten Blundell, Young for opening spot alongside Latham
Joe Root: England, New Zealand will take 'moment of unity' ahead of first Test
Captain adamant move will mark start of a year "all about action" to improve diversity, inclusion
England vs New Zealand Tests are pretty much all about money, but that's not unusual
'There is a hunger for the simple pleasures of our great game: never again will we take them for granted'
Stuart Broad named England's vice-captain in Ben Stokes' absence
Joe Root also confirms James Bracey will make Test debut as England's wicketkeeper
Ross Taylor banks on county experience to counter England bowlers
Batter expects Kane Williamson to find a way past the plans England's bowlers have worked out for him
Explainer: Why are England and New Zealand playing a Test series now?
It's not on the FTP, it's not part of the WTC, and it won't feature any of England's IPL players (bar one)
'It happens when you don't expect it' - James Bracey on the verge of Test debut at Lord's
Wicketkeeper's spot is yet to be confirmed but he is suddenly the frontline option after Foakes' injury
Gary Stead excited by New Zealand's depth ahead of Lord's opener
Head coach believes they're in a "luxurious position" going into the two-Test series
Ollie Robinson, James Bracey, Craig Overton - Meet the England new boys
Seven members of England's squad to face New Zealand have played five Tests or fewer
'Forensic' Ollie Robinson already planning for New Zealand ahead of expected Test debut
Sussex coach James Kirtley praises seamer's "ability to dissect batsmen"
New Zealand take aim at depleted England on Lord's return
Williamson's men look to improve patchy away record in the lead-up to WTC final
