Ben Stokes says every England player has ‘blank canvas’ under his captaincy
Ben Stokes insists every England player will be handed a “a blank canvas” when he begins his captaincy reign at Lord’s this week.
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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.
James Anderson, Stuart Broad Back As England Name Playing XI For 1st Test vs New Zealand
England have recalled veteran pace bowlers James Anderson and Stuart Broad to their side for the first Test against New Zealand at Lord's on Thursday while giving a debut to Durham quick Matthew Potts. Anderson and Broad, England's two most successful bowlers of all time, with a combined 1,177 wickets between them, were both controversially left out of the squad for a 1-0 series loss in the West Indies earlier. Potts gets his chance after an injury crisis deprived England of several fast bowlers including Mark Wood, Chris Woakes, Ollie Robinson and Jofra Archer.
Durham paceman Matthew Potts handed England debut in first Test against NZ
Durham seamer Matthew Potts will make his England debut in the first LV= Insurance Test against New Zealand on Thursday.
Stuart Broad: I’ll leave my heart and soul on the field for England
Stuart Broad has promised to “leave my heart and soul on the field” for England if he makes his comeback at Lord’s this week after his recent reminder to savour every appearance.
The tools at England’s disposal as new era of Test cricket begins this week
England’s new era of Test cricket begins this week with head coach Brendon McCullum encouraging them to play with freedom.
England Test coach McCullum eager to support 'strong leader' Stokes
Brendon McCullum is relishing the prospect of working alongside a "really strong leader" in new captain Ben Stokes as they prepare to launch a new era for the England Test team.
"We've Got A Really Strong Leader": Brendon McCullum On Ben Stokes
Brendon McCullum is relishing the prospect of working alongside a "really strong leader" in new captain Ben Stokes as they prepare to launch a new era for the England Test team. McCullum himself has only been recently appointed to the role of England Test coach, with the team on a woeful run of one win in 17 matches ahead of their series opener against his native New Zealand starting at Lord's next week. Former Black Caps skipper McCullum is known for a bold approach that helped kickstart a revival in the fortunes of New Zealand, the reigning world Test champions, and his outlook is expected to dovetail with the attacking instincts of dynamic all-rounder Stokes.