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Mitchell and Blundell steady New Zealand’s ship to stall England at Headingley

Freak dismissal headlines day one as England continue to show improvement under new leadership

New Zealand's Daryl Mitchell (L) and Tom Blundell (R) leave unbeaten at the end of play on day one of the third Test at Headingley. Photograph: Lindsey Parnaby/AFP via Getty Images
New Zealand's Daryl Mitchell (L) and Tom Blundell (R) leave unbeaten at the end of play on day one of the third Test at Headingley. Photograph: Lindsey Parnaby/AFP via Getty Images
Ali Martin
Thu Jun 23 2022 - 19:36 • 4 MIN READ

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