England frustrates NZ to draw 1st test; Robinson suspended – Wide World of Sports

England batted slowly and carefully Sunday to hold out against New Zealand on the final day of the first test at Lord’s which saw pacer Ollie Robinson later suspended for old abusive tweets.
After England had advanced to 170-3 in 70 overs in its second innings, a draw was agreed in the two-test series opener.
England captain Joe Root defended the decision not to chase the victory target of 273 after New Zealand earlier declared its second innings at 169-6.
“If you look at the conditions, the surface,…

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