England’s ‘freak’ Ben Stokes the wicket New Zealand want, says Neil Wagner theguardian.com

Ben Stokes is still at the crease after being dropped by New Zealand in the opening Test, leaving the Black Caps frustrated.
Neil Wagner is an indefatigable left-arm seamer who charges in for long spells sending down bouncer after bouncer at the batsmen. But in his eyes, the “freak” is Ben Stokes, the man who broke New Zealand hearts during the summer.

Speaking after a hard-fought opening day at Bay Oval, one where England appeared to hold the upper hand by the close, Wagner continued the theme of mutual respect between the two countries by heaping praise on Stokes.