Burns run out for 101 against
New Zealand in HamiltonEngland opener: ‘It was nice to take that opportunity’Rory Burns believes you are never settled in Test cricket but his second century for
England once again demonstrated an ability to reset after a tricky period and continues an encouraging start to the opener’s career overall. Batting over five hours in Hamilton for 101 from 209 balls, the left-hander managed to adjust his approach following a chancy second evening that saw him dropped twice, with a more composed follow-up the next day, spreading 15 fours evenly around Seddon Park and looking more solid in defence.
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