Green-tinged pitch puts Craig Overton in line for England recall
Craig Overton has emerged as a strong contender to play in the second Test against New Zealand, with a green-tinged pitch increasing his chances of a Test recall.
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Ollie Robinson set to miss next three Tests amid ongoing fitness battle
England expect to be without seamer Ollie Robinson for at least the next three Tests after failing to get to the bottom of his back injury.
Leach doubtful for England, Robinson still out
England spinner Jack Leach is rated as 50-50 for the second Test against New Zealand while seamer Ollie Robinson faces another three weeks on the sidelines.
New Zealand include Boult as they bat against England at Lord's
New Zealand included the recently-arrived Trent Boult in their side for the first Test at Lord's on Thursday as captain Kane Williamson won the toss and elected to bat against England.
England vs New Zealand: New Captain Ben Stokes Wants England To 'Feel Free Under His Captaincy'
New England captain Ben Stokes said he wanted everyone in the side to "feel free" under his leadership as James Anderson and Stuart Broad were recalled for the first Test against New Zealand at Lord's starting Thursday. Stokes has taken over as skipper from Joe Root, with England on a woeful run of one win in 17 Tests. But the all-rounder told reporters at Lord's on Wednesday: "There's been a lot of talk about a 'reset', which is a word I don't like. "I just see it as a completely blank canvas. I just want everyone to feel free under my captaincy.
New skipper Ben Stokes wants England to feel 'free' as Stuart Broad and James Anderson recalled
Ben Stokes said he wanted everyone in the side to "feel free" under his leadership as James Anderson and Stuart Broad were recalled for the first Test against New Zealand at Lord's starting Thursday. Stokes has taken over as skipper from Joe Root, with England on a woeful run of one win in 17 Tests. But the all-rounder told reporters at Lord's on Wednesday: "There's been a lot of talk about a 'reset', which is a word I don't like.
'Phenomenal' Potts to make England Test debut | Stokes: He is ready
Durham seamer Matthew Potts will make his England Test debut against New Zealand at Lord’s on Thursday, live on Sky Sports.
Potts to make England Test debut vs NZ | 'He thoroughly deserves his chance'
Durham seamer Matthew Potts will make his England Test debut against New Zealand at Lord’s on Thursday, live on Sky Sports.