QtrendsEngland seize Lord's advantage over New Zealand
England set New Zealand a target of 254 to win the Lord's Test after a pivotal half-century from debutant Emilio Gay, who called the innings 'like a dream'. Late wickets put England firmly on top heading into the final day. The match has also drawn attention to the legacy of Test cricket's so-called 'Fab Four' batsmen. Sky Sports and The Guardian lead coverage of the compelling contest.
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Day two reportEngland grab initiative with late wickets after Gay half-century proves pivotal
(The Guardian)
Emilio Gay describes Test debut half-century as ‘like a dream’ after putting England on top
(The Guardian)
The real legacy of Test cricket’s ‘Fab Four’ shines bright at Lord’s
(The Independent)
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