England and New Zealand (ENG vs NZ) Meanwhile, the first match of the three-match Test series starting June 2 at the historic Lord’s Cricket Ground (Lords Cricket Ground) Will be played on. For which the host England (England Cricket) Has announced his playing XI. The England team will see a lot of changes in this Test series. Including all-rounder Ben Stokes (Ben Stokes) Will be seen playing as a regular Test captain for the first time.
Then New Zealand cricketer Brendon McCullum (Brendon Mccullum) Will also make his debut as head coach. On the other hand, if we talk about England’s playing XI for the first Test match, it includes 23-year-old fast bowler Matthew Pots. (Matthew Potts)Will become the 704th man to play Test cricket for England.
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Brendon McCullum will be the head coach of the England Test team in the first Test at Lord’s from June 2. The team will be led by New Zealand-born Ben Stokes. In fact, England’s performance in Test cricket has long been disappointing. Then if the route (Joe Root) The West Indies announced his resignation due to the defeat in the Test series on the tour.
England are bottom of the points table at the World Test Championship
Jo Root has also faced a lot of criticism for England’s performance in Test cricket. The team is at the bottom of the points table in the second season of the current World Test Championship. England have won just one of their last 17 Tests. Meanwhile, the team also suffered defeats in Test matches at home.
However, for the upcoming Test series against New Zealand, the experienced fast bowler pair Stuart Broad once again in the team. (Stuart Broad) And James Anderson (James Anderson)Has seen the return of. Apart from this, former Test captain Joe Root will also try to make a significant contribution as a batsman after the reduction of responsibility.
England’s squad for the first Test against New Zealand
Jack Crowley, Alex Lees, Oli Pope, Joe Root, Johnny Bairstow, Ben Stokes (captain), Ben Fox (wicketkeeper), Matthew Pots, Jack Leach, James Anderson, Stuart Broad.
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