Astle blasts record double ton; England wins

<p>Christchurch (New Zealand): New Zealander Nathan Astle blasted Test cricket's fastest-ever double-century on Saturday, but it could not stop England winning an extraordinary first Test by 98 runs. <img alt="Nathan Astle celebrates after scoring the fastest double century in Test cricket"

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