England dismiss New Zealand for 132 on opening day of Lord’s Test
England began the Ben Stokes era with a bang, dismissing New Zealand for just 132 on day one of the first LV= Insurance Test at Lord’s.
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England make dream start under Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum as NZ skittled for just 132
The returning James Anderson and debutant Matty Potts starred for England as they bowled New Zealand out for just 132 in the first Test of a new era under the new head coach and captain combination of Brendon McCullum and Ben Stokes.
Old faces James Anderson and Stuart Broad embrace new approach to run through New Zealand top-order
As they prepared to bowl their opening deliveries at the start of England’s home summer of 2022, both James Anderson and Stuart Broad received generous applause at Lord’s. Nothing new about that, of course, only this time felt a little different: the greeting seemed like an endorsement - and a repudiation, therefore, of England’s two highest wicket-takers being dropped from the tour of the West Indies in March.
Watch: Shane Warne Given Moving Tribute During England vs New Zealand Lord's Test
On March 4, 2022, world cricket lost a legend in Shane Warne. The former Australian leg-spinner died at the age of 52 due to natural causes on the Thai holiday island of Koh Samui. Warne remains the second highest wicket taker in the history of Test cricket, behind Muttiah Muralitharan, with 708 scalps to his name. Warne played 194 One Day Internationals for Australia in which he scalped 293 wickets. The right-hander was also handy with the bat as he scored 3,154 runs in his Test career. He amassed 1,018 runs in the 50-overs format. The leg-spinner took a total of 1001 international wickets and was the first-ever bowler to scale the peak of 1,000 international wickets.
Jack Leach withdrawn from NZ Test match with concussion after fielding incident
England spinner Jack Leach has been ruled out of the remainder of the first Test against New Zealand after he suffered a concussion while fielding.
Watch: Jonny Bairstow Takes Two Screamers As England Begin Ben Stokes Era In Style On Day 1 of England vs New Zealand 1st Test At Lord's
England were off to a solid start against New Zealand in Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum's first Test as captain and head coach, respectively. After the Kiwis elected to bat first at Lord's, James Anderson struck twice in as many overs to remove New Zealand openers Will Young and Tom Latham. However, it was Jonny Bairstow who played a big part in both the dismissals, taking two "outrageous" catches at third slip. Young was the first one to depart after Anderson lured him into playing a drive.
"How Fresh This Is," Sourav Ganguly Tweets As James Anderson Strikes Early In Lord's Test vs New Zealand
Former India captain and BCCI chief Sourav Ganguly on Thursday tweeted a video of a TV broadcast of the first England vs New Zealand Test at Lord's, in which England paceman James Anderson can be seen picking up the wicket of New Zealand opener Will Young. New Zealand captain Kane Williamson's decision to bat first has backfired as Anderson quickly added a second wicket to his name to leave the visitors at 2/2 at cricket's proverbial home, the Lord's Cricket Ground in London.
England vs New Zealand 1st Test, Day 1 Live Updates: Stuart Broad Strikes As New Zealand Lose Third Wicket
Netherlands vs West Indies 2nd ODI Live Updates: James Anderson gave England an excellent start on Day 1 of the ongoing first Test against New Zealand at the Lord's Cricket Ground. Anderson dismissed New Zealand openers Will Young and Tom Latham early in the morning session, putting the visitors on the backfoot. Earlier, New Zealand had won the toss and elected to bat. England are under new captain Ben Stokes and new coach Brendon McCullum and will be hoping the new leadership will also bring a change in results. New Zealand, meanwhile are returning to England after winning the series there last year as well and then the World Test Championship final against India. While New Zealand will be without Henry Nicholls, who has been ruled out with an injury, Trent Boult has been declared fit to feature. England named veteran pacers James Anderson and Stuart Broad in their playing XI. Durham pacer Matthew Potts is also set to make his debut, while Alex Lees will continue to open. (LIVE SCORECARD)