A touch of greatness

After the Black Caps had backed up their first day bowling exploits with a great day two with the bat at Edgbaston, England’s cricket scribes were once again fawning over a team they often still want to see as underdogs.

Former England skipper Mike Atherton, writing in The Times was full of especial praise for Trent Boult, pictured, describing him as ‘‘a very capable heir to Richard Hadlee’s throne’’ as well as saying Devon Conway and Will Young were ‘‘delightful to watch’’. For all the action and reaction from last night’s third day’s play go to stuff.co.nz