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Southee sets up thrilling scenario

Chris Devine

Tim Southee inspired a dramatic New Zealand fightback on the third evening at Lord’s that ensured the first Investec Test remained very much in the balance. England closed on 180 for six, leading by 205.

Southee sets up thrilling scenario

Chris Devine

Live images from Lord's where a dramatic day ended with England 205 ahead on 180 for six following a flurry of late wickets.

First hour is vital - Root

Chris Devine

Joe Root pinpointed tomorrow's first hour as key after England suffered a late batting collapse to partially spoil a day of dominance in the first Investec Test at Lord’s.

Happy Anderson eyes further success

Chris Devine

James Anderson hopes there is “plenty more left to come” after he joined an elite band of bowlers to have claimed 300 Test wickets for England.

Anderson joins 300 club on challenging day

Chris Devine

Live images from the second day at Lord's, which saw New Zealand claim a slender advantage on a landmark day for James Anderson.

Anderson joins 300 club on challenging day

Chris Devine

James Anderson reached a memorable milestone as England battled to prevent New Zealand from establishing a telling advantage in the first Investec Test.

Strauss joins Sky Sports commentary team

Former England captain Andrew Strauss has joined Sky's commentary team for their coverage of the upcoming Ashes series

Trott content after day of 'hard graft'

Chris Devine

Jonathan Trott believes England combated New Zealand’s disciplined bowling performance fairly effectively on the opening day of the first Investec Test.

Runs in short supply at Lord's

Chris Devine

England were made to fight hard to establish a solid platform with the bat as they reached 160 for four from 80 overs after winning the toss on an attritional opening day of the 2013 international summer.

Runs in short supply at Lord's

Chris Devine

Live images from Lord's, where England were made to fight hard to establish a solid platform with the bat against New Zealand.