New Zealand were 202 for four after bad light forced an early end to the first day of the second cricket test against England at Old Trafford here today.
Ross Taylor was leading the way for New Zealand on 67 not out, with allrounder Jacob Oram on 22.
The pair had an unbroken partnership of 66 after rookie batsman Daniel Flynn retired hurt on four when a James Anderson bouncer hit him on the helmet grille and knocked out his front tooth.
Flynn was cleared to bat again later in New Zealand's first innings.
New Zealand captain Daniel Vettori won the toss and chose to bat on a gloomy day when only 54 overs out of a possible 90 were completed.
Opener Jamie How was New Zealand's other valuable contributor, scoring 64, while England pace spearhead Ryan Sidebottom was the most successful bowler with two for 33 off 16 overs.
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