ASK GEORGE! Is Ben Duckett the opener England thought Zak Crawley would be?

WATCH: Chief correspondent GEORGE DOBELL answers readers' questions after day one of the first Test between New Zealand and England

England enjoyed a productive first day in Mount Maunganui, declaring on 325 for 9 after just 58.2 overs before taking three late wickets to reduce their hosts to 37 for 3.

George Dobell, The Cricketer's chief correspondent takes questions from readers about events in New Zealand, including Joe Root's "glass spider" period, Ben Duckett's talents as an opener and a slow over rate.

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