England mounted a late resistance on a challenging opening day of the third Test against New Zealand, battling scorching conditions in the series decider at Trent Bridge.

England head coach Brendon McCullum confirmed Ben Stokes' return for the ENG vs NZ 3rd Test at Trent Bridge after their heavy defeat in the second Test at The Kia Oval.

England have made four changes to their XI for the final Test against New Zealand, with Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson returning after a recent nightclub incident.

England aims to bounce back after a heavy defeat, as the series finale at Trent Bridge sees the return of key players against a confident New Zealand side.

New Zealand outshine England in the Test series finale, with their chances soaring if they bat first at Trent Bridge starting Thursday.

NOTTINGHAM, England, June 25 : New Zealand took an iron grip on the opening day of the Third Test at Trent Bridge with a first double-century opening stand against England since…

NOTTINGHAM, England, June 25 : New Zealand got off to a strong start on the opening morning of the third test against England at Trent Bridge on Thursday, moving to 108-0 by the…

Returning England captain Ben Stokes was straight back into the fray as New Zealand skipper Tom Latham won the toss and elected to bat in the third and deciding Test at Trent…

Tom Latham's unbeaten half-century and Devon Conway's steady support put New Zealand in command on a sweltering opening day of the third Test at Trent Bridge.

England mounted a late resistance on a challenging opening day of the third Test against New Zealand, battling scorching conditions in the series decider at Trent Bridge.

The Black Caps were well-placed on 361-4 at stumps on Thursday's opening day, with this three-match series all square at 1-1. | Cricket

All the action from day two of the third test, from Trent Bridge.

New Zealand dominated England on Day 1 of the 3rd Test at Trent Bridge, Nottingham