New Zealand in control of second Test as Nicholls century grinds down weary England (opens in new tab)

Nicholls scores unbeaten 119 to give tourists 352-run leadFor all the reports that suggest Ben Stokes and the England management have brokered something resembling peace over the past 48 hours, the team being led by Joe Root in the all-rounder’s absence still finds itself in strife.On a sappingly hot third day at the Oval, New Zealand steadily moved into a position of dominance, reaching 252 for three in their second innings and leading by 352 runs. Based on the current trajectory of this sec...