Summary

  • Bad light stops play with NZ 192-6, having been 36-5

  • De Grandhomme (72) in stand of 142 with Watling (77*)

  • England 307 all out (Bairstow 101, Southee 6-62, Boult 4-87)

  • Second Test (NZ lead series 1-0)

  • David Warner "resigned to fact" that he may never play for Australia again

  1. Postpublished at 01:18 British Summer Time 31 March 2018

    David Warner, answering questions: "We let our country down. We made a bad decision. I played my part in that.

    "As I said, it's going to take a long time to earn that respect back from the Australian public. It's hard to sit here seeing my friends -my family - who are playing in South Africa at the moment, which I wish I was a part of.

    "The Australian team are my family. I really regret what happened on that day three. I'm really going to miss, these next 12 months, being on that field."

  2. Postpublished at 01:18 British Summer Time 31 March 2018

    David Warner is asked whether the misogynistic sledging of his wife Candice in the South Africa series played into his decision to tamper with the ball.

    Warner's reply: "It's tough for me to talk about where my thoughts were on that day in the circumstances of what happened in Durban but I'm here to take full responsibility for my actions on what happened in Cape Town. I'm extremely sorry and I really, really regret that it's going to stick with me for the rest of my life."

  3. Postpublished at 01:15 British Summer Time 31 March 2018

  4. Postpublished at 01:15 British Summer Time 31 March 2018

    More from David Warner's statement: "I want to apologise especially to my wife and daughters. Your love means more than anything to me I would not be anything without you. I'm very sorry for putting you through this and I promise I will never put you through this again.

    "I want to say I take full responsibility for what happened on my part and I'm deeply sorry for the consequences of my actions.

    "I failed in my responsibility as vice-captain of the Australia cricket team."

    David WarnerImage source, epa
  5. Postpublished at 01:14 British Summer Time 31 March 2018

    More from David Warner's statement: "I do realise I am responsible for my own actions and the consequences in brings. It is heartbreaking to know I will not be taking the field with teammates I love and respect and that I have let down.

    "It is hard to know what comes next but first and foremost is the well being of my family.

    "In the back of my mind I suppose there is a tiny ray of hope that I may one day be given the privilege of playing for my cricket again but I am resigned to the fact that that may never happen.

    "But in the coming weeks and months, I am going to look at how this has happened and who I am as a man. To be honest, I am not sure now how i will do this.

    "I will seek out advice and expertise to help me make serious changes."

  6. Postpublished at 01:11 British Summer Time 31 March 2018

    More from David Warner's statement: "To South Africa's players, administrators and fans, I apologies unreservedly for my part in his and I am sorry. I brought the game into disrepute on your soil. South Africa is a fine cricket nation.

    "To all Australians, cricket fan or not, I apologise for my actions and I am sorry for the impact those actions have had on our country's reputation.

    "I can honestly say I have only ever wanted to bring glory to my country through playing cricket. It is one i will regret for as long as I live."

  7. Postpublished at 01:09 British Summer Time 31 March 2018

    David Warner, reading from a statement: "To the fans and lovers of the game who have supported and inspired me, I want to sincerely apologise for betraying your trust in me.

    "I have let you down badly. I hope, in time, I can find a way to repay for all you've given me and possibly earn your respect again.

    "To my team-mates and support staff, I apologise for my actions and I take full responsibility for my part in what happened.

    "To Cricket Australia, I apologise for my actions and the effect it has had on our game under your care and control.

    "I want you to know I fully support your review into the culture of the Australia team."

  8. Postpublished at 01:03 British Summer Time 31 March 2018

    Cheers, Amy.

    Unfortunately not much time to dwell on that first session.

    David Warner has just walked into his press conference. Stay tuned...

  9. Intervalpublished at 01:02 British Summer Time 31 March 2018

    And that, folks, is lunch.

    That's been a good morning for England with the ball, thanks to Stuart Broad in particular. It's down to BJ Watling and Kane Williamson to help New Zealand recover from this poor start.

    I'm off for some healthy breakfast chocolate. Jack Skelton will take you through to tea.

  10. Postpublished at 01:01 British Summer Time 31 March 2018

    Graeme Swann
    Ex-England spinner on BBC Test Match Special

    A great start by Jack Leach - he put some good pace on the ball with some nice drift.

  11. NZ 32-4published at 17 overs

    Jack Leach does a few bunny hops to get himself warmed up. He's got three men around the bat, all of who are providing the appropriate vocal accompaniments.

    It's a tidy over from Leach, getting a bit of drift in to BJ Watling, who gets his head down and defends. Good stuff, and it'll be a maiden.

  12. Postpublished at 00:59 British Summer Time 31 March 2018

    Simon Mann
    BBC Test Match Special commentator

    Somerset fans especially will be thinking it's not before time for Jack Leach.

  13. Postpublished at 00:58 British Summer Time 31 March 2018

    Hello, here's Jack Leach for his first bowl in Test cricket!

  14. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 00:58 British Summer Time 31 March 2018

    Text 81111

    Alex Cruickshank: Two years, two months and 15 days since we last had the pleasure of witnessing one of these spells. Broad is back!

    Fab, London: It’s like flipping a coin with England, either we’re the best team in the world or the worst.

  15. NZ 32-4published at 16 overs

    It might be my eyesight, but it seems to have a got a touch darker at the Hagley Oval.

    There's outswing on offer for James Anderson, who sends his first few deliveries flying past Kane Williamson's stumps, before Williamson and BJ Watling exchange singles.

  16. Warner to break his silencepublished at 00:56 British Summer Time 31 March 2018

    Jonathan Agnew
    BBC cricket correspondent on Test Match Special

    We will attempt to bring you the David Warner press conference from Sydney at 01:00 BST during the lunch interval, even if it means lashing it together with a piece of string and two tin cans.

    From what people have been writing in Australia tonight, it could be worth listening to.

    David WarnerImage source, epa
  17. Postpublished at 00:54 British Summer Time 31 March 2018

    Stuart Broad is going to take a well-deserved breather. His morning's work amounts to figures of 7-3-18-3.

    Here's James Anderson back into the attack.

  18. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 00:53 British Summer Time 31 March 2018

    #bbccricket

    Steve Bellamy: Great to see Broad charging in AND attacking the stumps. Maybe a response to talk of him being first change?

    Saqlain Choudry: (Touch wood) - Best I've seen Broad in an opening spell. Accurate, pacey and steaming in!

    Steve Douglas: Broad on fire but when he and Anderson retire who do we replace them with?

  19. NZ 30-4published at 15 overs

    England would love to snaffle another wicket before lunch.

    BJ Watling works himself a single before Kane Williamson jumps into the air and cracks a drive of his own away.

  20. Postpublished at 00:51 British Summer Time 31 March 2018

    Simon Mann
    BBC Test Match Special commentator

    That looked a bit optimistic and a bit too leg side.