Devon Conway and Daryl Mitchell struck superb centuries as New Zealand secured an eight-wicket victory over hosts England in the first one-day International in Cardiff on Friday to ramp up their preparations for next month's World Cup in India.

Twin tons from Devon Conway, Daryl Mitchell guide New Zealand to 8-wicket win over England in Cardiff ODI

England legend and two-time Ashes winner Andrew Flintoff made his first public appearance during the Cardiff ODI between England and New Zealand on Friday. Flintoff, who suffered broken ribs and facial and jaw injuries during a car crash in December last year while shooting for BBC’s Top Gear, continues to recover as he returned to England’s backroom staff for an unofficial, unpaid role for the four-match ODIs.

Bruised Andrew Flintoff makes first public appearance since suffering injuries in car crash late last year

England Test Captain Ben Stokes has returned to the ODI setup after more than a year and is keen on contributing to his side's title defence at World Cup 2023, starting October 5.

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New Zealand's star T20I batter Finn Allen might miss out on selection in the provisional World Cup squad as keeper-batter Will Young will likely partner Devon Conway at the top order in the lead-up to the Cricket World Cup 2023.

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Jonny Bairstow and seamer Gus Atkinson starred for England as the hosts beat New Zealand by 95 runs in the second T20I on Friday at Old Trafford in Manchester. Bairstow returned to form, hitting an unbeaten 86 off 60 balls, while the right-arm seamer Atkinson picked four wickets for just 20 runs.

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