Emilio Gay's half-century may end up being a match-winning contribution
Emilio Gay's half-century may end up being a match-winning contribution

The batter swapped Northamptonshire for Durham in pursuit of a place in the England Test side and will be rewarded later this week

New Zealand enjoyed an early breakthrough as they dismissed England debutant Emilio Gay cheaply in the 150th Test at Lord's on Thursday before rain stopped play.

His big day turned sour when he nicked Kyle Jamieson to first slip for just eight in the sixth over of the morning.

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LONDON, England, June 4 : England's first test against New Zealand was halted on Thursday due to rain at Lord's, with the hosts on 24-1 in 10 overs after being put in to bat as…

LONDON, England, June 4 : New Zealand's Kyle Jamieson took five wickets as England's first innings ended for 140 at Lord's on Thursday, where the visitors chose to field on a…

However, the 26-year-old fell early in the first session. England badly want a replacement for Zak Crawley, and Gay is their best bet at present. | Cricket

LONDON, June 5 : Jamie Smith and Gus Atkinson stabilised England's innings after they lost four wickets in 11 balls, guiding the hosts to 166-6 at tea, leading by 193 runs after…

Jamie Smith helped England recover from a middle-order collapse as they set New Zealand 254 to win the first Test at Lord's on Friday.

England cricket team opener Emilio Gay shone for his side in the 3rd innings of the Lord's Test versus New Zealand on Friday

A jarringly one-sided battle between bat and ball saw 10 wickets tumble by tea on day two.

Emilio Gay's half-century may end up being a match-winning contribution

Gus Atkinson struck twice late on the second day as England pressed for victory in the first Test against New Zealand at Lord's on Friday.

England set New Zealand a target of 254 after a dramatic second day featuring Ollie Robinson's five-for and Emilio Gay's half-century, with the Black Caps at 36-3.

Left-hander Gay made a determined 57 from 95 deliveries against a classy Kiwi attack.

ENG vs NZ, Lord's Test: Gus Atkinson struck twice late on the second day as England pressed for victory in the first Test. | Cricket