England have closed day one of the first Test against New Zealand on a positive note.
The visitors ended play on 241 for 4 in Mount Maunganui.
Rory Burns (52), Joe Denly (74) and Ben Stokes (67 not out) struck half-centuries, while Colin de Grandhomme took two wickets for the Black Caps.
Captain Joe Root's poor form with the bat continued as he made just 2 runs from 22 balls, while opener Dom Sibley managed only 22 on his debut.
Osaka and Swiatek reach US Open third round
Two-time champion Naomi Osaka overcame a flurry of mistakes to fight past Czech Katerina Siniakova 6-2 5-7 6-1, finding her mettle to reach the third round of the US Open on Thursday.
Entries open for MENA Golf Tour Qualifying Schools
Entries are now open for the three 2026/27 MENA Golf Tour Qualifying Schools, with the Tour also confirming that the new season will begin in Egypt at the end of November.
Slow start, strong finish as Alcaraz makes US Open third round
Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz's comeback from a long wrist injury layoff gathered momentum on Wednesday as he came from behind to outclass Portugal's Jaime Faria 4-6 6-0 6-3 6-2 and reach the third round of the US Open.
Dominant Sabalenka sweeps past Iatcenko to reach US Open third round
Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka has continued her relentless march through the U.S. Open draw as the Belarusian dismissed Russian qualifier Polina Iatcenko 6-1 6-1 on Wednesday and reached the third round.
F1 champion Norris co-founds single-seater junior team
Formula One champion Lando Norris has co-founded a single-seater team to help young drivers climb the motor racing ladder through the various feeder series.
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