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“Outstanding”. “Fantastic”. “Very special”.
Those were just some of the words used to describe New Zealand’s eight-wicket win over England at Edgbaston – and their first Test series triumph in the country in 22 years.
New Zealand, who first toured England in 1931, had won only two of their previous 17 series, and five of 55 Tests, in the country – which made this comprehensive victory inside four days all the more memorable.
“It was well documented that we hadn’t won here since 1999, so to come here and win was really pleasing,” said Tom Latham, who captained New Zealand in the absence of the injured Kane Williamson and hit the winning runs on Sunday.
“It is such an amazing place to come and play Test cricket. It’s important to celebrate those achievements.”
Williamson, who was resting an elbow problem, said it was a “fantastic performance”.
And Devon Conway, player of the series after scoring 306 runs in his first two Tests, summed up the mood in the New Zealand camp: “It’s very special…
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