Summary
JACOB Oram defiantly stoked up New Zealand's determination to prevent England seizing victory with a century to secure a rearguard action draw in the opening Test at Lord's.
Having just seen wicketkeeper-batsman Brendon McCullum retire hurt on the final day of the rain-hit contest after being hit on an unprotected forearm, Oram walked out to bat with his side in a precarious position only 78 runs ahead with a minimum of 65 overs remaining in the day.See the full content of this document
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Oram Century Foils England's Chances ; Defiance Is the Key for Tourists
But by the time he had his off-stump knocked back with the second new ball by Ryan Sidebottom for a superb 101, Oram had a...
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