June 9 : Lord’s has been handed an “unsatisfactory” pitch rating for the first test between England and New Zealand after the hosts sealed a 115-run win inside four days of a rain-hit, bowler-dominated match.England went 1-0 up in the three-match series after wrapping up the low-scoring contest on the f

LONDON, June 6 : Persistent rain sweeping over London restricted play on the third day of the first test between England and New Zealand at Lord's on Saturday to just 9.4 overs…

England edged closer to victory on a rain-affected third day at Lord's, reducing New Zealand to 55-5 in their chase of 227 after stellar bowling performances.

The visitors struggled throughout the contest with the bat