Joe Denly (74) and Ben Stokes (67*) helped England into a fine position on Day 1 of the first Test versus New Zealand in Mount Maunganui. The visitors were 241/4 at the close of play.
After failing to retain the Ashes, Joe Root fancied England could start on the road to redemption in a two-match Test series against New Zealand, starting on Thursday.
Lockie Ferguson has earned a maiden call-up to the New Zealand Test squad, while Kane Williamson is back to lead the Black Caps against visiting England
A dramatic England collapse which saw five wickets fall for only 10 runs allowed New Zealand to snatch a 14-run victory in the third T20 in Nelson on Tuesday. It also put New Zealand 2-1 ahead in the series with two games to play.