England and New Zealand were left kicking their heels in the Lord's Pavilion after rain prevented any play on Friday's third day of the first Test. England, 267 runs behind, slumped to 18-2 before ending the second day with Rory Burns 59 not out and England captain Joe Root 42 not out following an unbroken stand of 93. New Zealand looked like batting England out of the game while South Africa-born opener Conway and fellow left-hander Henry Nicholls (61) were sharing a fourth-wicket partnership of 174. The second Test is due to take place at Birmingham's Edgbaston from 10-14 June. New Zealand will then remain in England to face India in the inaugural World Test Championship final at Hampshire's Ageas Bowl.

Source: News 24 June 04, 2021 15:56 UTC