New Zealand failed to capitalise on a rock-steady start to reach 315-9 on day one of the third and final Test against England in Hamilton on Saturday.

An aggressive England dominated almost from start to finish to thrash New Zealand by 323 runs on Sunday in the second Test and emphatically win the series with a match to go.

After an incredible hat-trick during second Test against New Zealand, England pacer Gus Atkinson said he never thought of getting to the milestone.

New Zealand lead by only 4 runs, but have only four wickets in hand.

Pakistan vs England 1st Test Day 2 Highlights: England made a solid start in response to Pakistan's gigantic total.

England men's Test captain Ben Stokes believes no player has made a bigger impact than what Gus Atkinson has made in his first summer of playing Test cricket for the side.

Following his side's series win over Sri Lanka, England pacer Gus Atkinson said that it was special for him to get on all of Lord's honours boards and bat with Joe Root in the first innings

Gus Atkinson continued his Lord's love affair by taking five wickets as England thrashed Sri Lanka by 190 runs in the second Test on Sunday.

Gus Atkinson scored a dashing maiden century before England strengthened their grip on the second Test against Sri Lanka at Lord's on Friday.

India all-rounder Washington Sundar has been nominated for the ICC Player of the month Award for July alongside England's Gus Atkinson and Charlie Cassell of Scotland.