Cook reaches fifty but rain returns
Alastair Cook brought up his 10th Test fifty as England replied to New Zealand’s first innings 277 all out at Lord’s but rain washed out the afternoon's play with the hosts on 89 for no wicket.
Sidebottom delights in display
England spearhead Ryan Sidebottom held a monopoly on the second-day wickets at Lord’s and then admitted he had robbed his team-mates.
Openers make positive start
England’s opening batsmen set strong foundations to overhaul New Zealand’s first innings 277 all out during an afternoon of interruptions for bad light.
Anderson on guard
James Anderson warned England to beware the dangerous New Zealand middle order as both sides battle to gain an early advantage in the opening npower Test at Lord’s.
McCullum rues missed milestone
Brendon McCullum was pragmatic after he fell cruelly short of a Lord’s hundred once again, having instigated a New Zealand fightback in the first npower Test against England.
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