The Black Caps are ruing the dropsies that led to a hefty eight-wicket loss to England in the opening cricket test in Christchurch

New Zealand shelled a scarcely believable eight catches in the first innings, with Harry Brooke dropped five times on his way to an imposing 171.

Kiwi captain Tom Latham says the butter fingers display put them on the back foot when they could've been dominant.



England seamer Brydon Carse earned 'player of the match' honours for his maiden ten-wicket haul, including a dynamic 6 for 42 in New Zealand's second innings.

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