England vs New Zealand, 2nd Test, New Zealand tour of England, 2026 - Match NewsENG vs NZ, 2nd Test, New Zealand tour of England, 2026 - Match News
The latest sanction takes the tally of England's total points deductions to 46 across the last three WTC cycles
The latest sanction takes the tally of England's total points deductions to 46 across the last three WTC cycles
New Zealand levelled the series with a 253-run win at the Oval
New Zealand levelled the series with a 253-run win at the Oval
England ended Day 4 on 182 for 5 in pursuit of 463, with Root unbeaten on 75 and the hosts still needing another 281 runs for victory
England ended Day 4 on 182 for 5 in pursuit of 463, with Root unbeaten on 75 and the hosts still needing another 281 runs for victory
New Zealand bowled England out for 291 in their first innings before ending the third day at The Oval on 252 for 3, leading by 352
New Zealand bowled England out for 291 in their first innings before ending the third day at The Oval on 252 for 3, leading by 352
England lost four wickets in the final session and ended Day 2 on 222/6, still 169 runs adrift of New Zealand's 391
England lost four wickets in the final session and ended Day 2 on 222/6, still 169 runs adrift of New Zealand's 391
Mitchell was all praise for Glenn Phillips, who batted with sunglasses and survived a ferocious spell from Jofra Archer on the opening day of the Oval Test
Mitchell was all praise for Glenn Phillips, who batted with sunglasses and survived a ferocious spell from Jofra Archer on the opening day of the Oval Test
Honours were even after an absorbing opening day at The Oval, with New Zealand fighting back to end Day 1 on 291/7
Honours were even after an absorbing opening day at The Oval, with New Zealand fighting back to end Day 1 on 291/7
Smith was withdrawn from the fixture after the birth of his second child, allowing him to remain with his partner and family
Smith was withdrawn from the fixture after the birth of his second child, allowing him to remain with his partner and family
Different transitions unfold around both England and New Zealand ahead of the Oval Test in wake of the nightclub saga and Kane Williamson's retirement
Different transitions unfold around both England and New Zealand ahead of the Oval Test in wake of the nightclub saga and Kane Williamson's retirement
The England coach remained tight-lipped on Ben Stokes' future as Test captain, insisting on following the process amid an ongoing investigation
The England coach remained tight-lipped on Ben Stokes' future as Test captain, insisting on following the process amid an ongoing investigation
