England win toss, choose to field v New Zealand in second test
WELLINGTON - England captain Joe Root’s decision to take five seamers into the second test against New Zealand and bowl first paid dividends with the hosts 86-2 at lunch on the first day at Seddon Park in Hamilton on Friday.
Tom Latham, who survived an lbw decision upon review shortly before lunch, was on 51, while Ross Taylor was 21 not out as they went about rebuilding New Zealand’s first innings after they had been reduced to 39-2 in the 14th over. Woakes then had Latham trapped in front in the final over before the break but the opening batsman reviewed and technology showed the ball had pitched just outside leg stump.
Woakes was brought into the side as the third seam-bowling all-rounder, alongside Ben Stokes and Sam Curran, as England went with five pace bowlers and dropped left-arm spinner Jack Leach.
Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Arthur released by New Zealand first-class side to pursue 'new assignment'Former South Africa, Australia and Pakistan cricketer Mickey Arthur has been rel...
Read more »
New Zealand central bank plans to ramp up oversight of banksNew Zealand's central bank said on Wednesday it was ramping up its scrutiny...
Read more »
World's first HIV positive sperm bank launched in New Zealand - and three men have already donatedNew Zealand is now home to the world's first HIV-positive sperm bank. Founded in the hope of destigmatizing the process for those who wish to become parents, it already has three donors.
Read more »
Forty years on, New Zealand apologizes for Antarctic plane disasterNew Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern apologized on Thursday for the then-go...
Read more »
New England Patriots sacked by a bug with 'flu-like symptoms'The New England Patriots are gearing up for a big showdown against the Houston Texans on Sunday, but they may be down a few key players thanks to what appears to be a flu bug that has struck the team
Read more »
Cher’s New Fragrance Is for Vanilla Lovers Who Crave Something NewThe icon gave us all the details about Cher Eau de Couture.
Read more »