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Ollie Robinson sparked England's fightback with a sensational four-wicket burst in his first Test appearance in over two years, including a triple-wicket maiden, as New Zealand were bowled out for 61-6 on an eventful day at Lord's after England were all out for 140; Brook's 56 provided life and Jamieson claimed 5-62 for NZ, leaving the visitors 79 behind at the close.
New Zealand crushed Ireland in a one-off Test at Stormont, declaring 490-8 and then bowling Ireland out for 179 and 232-9 to win by an innings and 79 runs; Blair Tickner took 5-76 as NZ warmed up for a three-Test series with England. Ireland captain Andy Balbirnie praised NZ's quality and noted positives from debutants while stressing the need for more first-class cricket to improve.
New Zealand captain Kane Williamson believes that it's not over yet for their golden generation of cricketers, despite their elimination from the 2023 World Cup. The team, which has yet to win a World Cup together, has an aging squad with most players in their mid-to-late 30s by the next 50-over World Cup in 2027. Williamson emphasized the importance of bringing in new players and pushing the boundaries to improve as a team. He acknowledged India's dominant performance in the semi-final, where they put up a massive total of 397 runs, and praised their quality. Despite injuries and close losses, Williamson expressed satisfaction with the team's attitude and the valuable experience gained during the tournament.