The Black Caps have got their summer off on the wrong foot, after losing to England by eight wickets in the first test in Christchurch.

Their efforts were marred by a string of fielding errors, with multiple dropped catches in the first innings as England's Harry Brook bagged 171.

Meanwhile, Liam Lawson's efforts for last points in Qatar have been unsuccessful after finishing 14th in Lusail - as F1 Drivers Champion-elect Max Verstappen takes out the Grand Prix.

Newstalk ZB Sport Wellington reader Adam Cooper joined Ryan Bridge.

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