Postpublished at 17:19 British Summer Time 6 June 2021
Michael Vaughan
Former England captain on BBC Test Match Special
No. No we're not. It's an opportunity missed.
Summary
NZ set England 273 in two sessions
England opt against pursuit
Sibley 60* off 207 balls, Root 40
NZ declare at lunch on 169-6
Latham 36, Taylor 33; Robinson 3-26
First Test, Lord's, day five
Final Test, Edgbaston, starts on Thursday
Postpublished at 17:19 British Summer Time 6 June 2021
Postpublished at 17:18 British Summer Time 6 June 2021
Daniel Norcross
BBC Test Match SpecialAre we going to see a big turnaround, Michael?
Eng 90-2published at 46.1 overs
Four more...
Is it on after all?
From the press boxpublished at 17:17 British Summer Time 6 June 2021
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End of twitter postEng 86-2published at 46 overs
Sibley 40, Root 4
That over was practically a Oscar-winning thriller compared to the others with Sibley following his boundary with a two. Sibley's strike-rate is actually twice as high as his captain's for all the criticism he's getting.
Postpublished at 17:13 British Summer Time 6 June 2021
Daniel Norcross
BBC Test Match SpecialListen to the rapturous applause!
Eng 84-2published at 45.1 overs
The first ball after drinks is driven for four by Dom Sibley to wild cheers!
drinks break Drinks breakpublished at 17:11 British Summer Time 6 June 2021
This drinks break is almost as entertaining as the cricket.
These are the two wickets to fall in this innings...
Eng 80-2published at 45 overs
Has anyone got any exciting evening plans?
The fact De Grandhomme and Santner are bowling does at least mean we'll get to the point the players can shake hands with 15 overs to go quicker.
get involved Get Involvedpublished at 17:07 British Summer Time 6 June 2021
#bbccricket
Ben: Embarrassing attitude from England. Just watched 45 minutes with my 11-year-old... so negative. How can we expect kids to get engaged with the game? Great declaration New Zealand, apologies from all English cricket fans.
Eng 77-2published at 44 overs
Target 273
Three leg-byes, one single. That's all I have to say.
From the press boxpublished at 17:03 British Summer Time 6 June 2021
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End of twitter postEng 73-2published at 17:02 British Summer Time 6 June 2021
Sibley 30, Root 4
I may be giving England the benefit of the doubt but there's a fair bit of grumbling on TMS. I think I'll be seeing that groping Sibley forward defensive stroke when I close my eyes to sleep tonight.
Postpublished at 16:59 British Summer Time 6 June 2021
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End of twitter postEng 69-2published at 42 overs
It's boring, yes, but I'm still not sure what else England could have done. A full day was lost to rain remember.
Santner returns and finds some spin which does at least give me something of note to say.
How's stat?!published at 16:57 British Summer Time 6 June 2021
Andy Zaltzman
Test Match Special statisticianThis is a miserably timorous performance by England. 67-2 off 40 - their second lowest score after 40 overs in the last 20 years.
Eng 67-2published at 41 overs
Target 273
Colin de Grandhomme is back into the attack and, with BJ Watling standing up the stumps, it only adds to the snoozy feel. If a doctor is clever enough to record this they may be able to prescribe it instead of sleeping tablets.
Postpublished at 16:50 British Summer Time 6 June 2021
Stephan Shemilt
BBC Sport at Lord'sThose flats at third man and deep extra cover, can the cricket be seen from them?
Image source, BBC SportEng 67-2published at 40 overs
Target 273
This remains the most exciting moment on the day.
Postpublished at 16:46 British Summer Time 6 June 2021
Jonathan Agnew
BBC cricket correspondentWill it go for four?! No, no it won't. He gets a three and the crowd can hardly believe it.