Matt Potts heats up England but familiar batting woes cool expectations
At the end of a wild day featuring success with the ball followed by failure with the bat for England, the new-look team’s first response was: job well done.
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New Zealand fightback has England in trouble after new era’s bright morning
Ben Stokes has packed so much into his 30 years on this planet that his first outing as England’s permanent Test captain starting at breakneck speed, and featuring more action than a Hollywood blockbuster, should probably be no surprise.
Jubilee enthusiasm overshadowed as unflagging England deliver at Lord’s
As the Kiwi wickets clattered throughout the opening session and a half of England’s international summer, the cricket offered more than enough entertainment to engross a near-capacity crowd at Lord’s. Which was perhaps just as well, given that the promised sideshows proved underwhelming.
England vs New Zealand, 1st Test: When And Where To Watch Live Telecast, Live Streaming
England will take on New Zealand in the first Test of the three-match series, starting from Thursday, June 2 at the Lord's Cricket Ground in London. This will be Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum first game as captain and head coach, respectively, of the England Test team. England had announced their playing XI earlier today with James Anderson and Stuart Broad earning a recall, while young speedster Matt Potts will also make his debut for the Three Lions. New Zealand, on the other hand, will look to address their batting issues, especially after their seven-wicket defeat to the First Class Counties XI.
Bairstow set to play first Test | Stead: McCullum will have instant impact
Jonny Bairstow is set to start England's first Test of the summer against New Zealand at Lord's on Thursday, seeing off competition from young Harry Brook who was hoping to make his debut.
Matt Parkinson out of England squad with Harry Brook and Matthew Potts included
Uncapped duo Harry Brook and Matthew Potts have been called up for the first Test of England’s new era, but Matt Parkinson must again wait for his chance.