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Watch: England's Bizarre Review Against New Zealand Leaves Social Media In Splits

England defeated New Zealand comfortably in the first T20I match of their four-match series but a bizarre review by skipper Jos Buttler became a major source of discussion between fans on social media. Glenn Phillips played a forward defence off the bowling of Liam Livingstone and both the bowler and wicket-keeper Buttler went up in appeal. While the umpire was not convinced at all, Buttler decided to take a review and the replays showed that the ball hit the middle of the bat.

Brydon Carse Strikes On Debut As England Win New Zealand T20I Opener

England debutant Brydon Carse took three wickets to set up a seven-wicket win over New Zealand in the T20I series opener at Chester-le-Street on Wednesday. The 28-year-old South Africa-born paceman, in for the injured John Turner, returned fine figures of 3-23 from his maximum four overs as New Zealand were held to a modest 139-9. Left-arm quick Luke Wood also took three wickets, following an expensive first over of the match that saw him hit for three sixes, on his way to 3-37.

England vs New Zealand 1st T20I Live Cricket Score And Live Updates

England vs New Zealand 1st T20I Live: Harry Brook was included in the England team for the first Twenty20 international against New Zealand at Chester-le-Street on Wednesday after being controversially omitted from the reigning 50-over champions' World Cup squad. England captain Jos Buttler won the toss and elected to field in the first of a four-match series. Brydon Carse was given a Twenty20 international debut on his home ground, with the Durham paceman called up to replaced the injured John Turner New Zealand selected two players who appeared in English domestic cricket's the Hundred -- Devon Conway and Finn Allen -- to open as they did for the Southern Brave, with captain Tim Southee leading the attack. (LIVE SCORECARD)

England Cricket Board Announces Equal Match Fee For Women's, Men's

After a successful women's multi-format Ashes series that saw record crowds in the stadium, England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) announced an increase in match fees for the women's side that will bring them on par with the men's team.

England vs New Zealand, 1st T20I: When And Where To Watch Live Telecast, Live Streaming

England host New Zealand in the first of the four T20Is at Chester-le-Street on Wednesday. Although England have one eye on the World Cup later this year, Jos Buttler is looking forward to a "great test" against the Black Caps. England play the Black Caps in four T20s and four ODIs. England's last T20 outing came in Bangladesh, where they suffered a series whitewash. New Zealand, on the other hand, are coming into this series after a narrow escape against UAE, where they won the series by 2-1, but their one-match loss against the hosts was the main talking point of the whole series.

"Great For Cricket": Jos Buttler On Ben Stokes' Return To ODIs Ahead Of World Cup

England white-ball skipper Jos Buttler lauded "superstar" Ben Stokes following his decision to come out of ODI retirement. The England Test captain announced his retirement from 50-over cricket last summer due to stress and a knee injury. England will play the Black Caps in four T20s before the same number of ODIs begin in Cardiff next month, and Buttler said he was "delighted" to have Stokes back.

Ben Stokes Set To Play As Batter Only At ICC World Cup After ODI U-Turn

England are prepared to play Ben Stokes as a batsman only when they defend their 50-over men's World Cup title in India after the Test captain reversed his decision to retire from one-day internationals. The all-rounder, troubled by a longstanding left knee injury that restricted his bowling during the recent drawn Ashes Test series at home to Australia, said playing in all three international formats was "unsustainable" when calling time on his ODI career 13 months ago. The 32-year-old had planned to use a six-month gap until England next play Test cricket, away to India, in order to attend to his chronic problem.

Jimmy Neesham Withdraws From New Zealand's T20I Series Against England

New Zealand have been forced to reshuffle their squad as all-rounder Jimmy Neesham will skip the Kiwis' upcoming T20I series against England. Neesham was due to join the NZ camp following the completion of his domestic campaign with The Oval Invincibles in England's domestic T20 competition. But the 32-year-old will instead return to New Zealand to be alongside his wife ahead of the birth of their first child according to the ICC. Neesham has featured in more than 150 matches national team and played a pivotal role in the success they enjoyed in the last edition of the ODI World Cup as he amassed 232 runs and claimed 15 wickets.

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Watch: England's Bizarre Review Against New Zealand Leaves Social Media In Splits

Brydon Carse Strikes On Debut As England Win New Zealand T20I Opener

England vs New Zealand 1st T20I Live Cricket Score And Live Updates

England Cricket Board Announces Equal Match Fee For Women's, Men's

England vs New Zealand, 1st T20I: When And Where To Watch Live Telecast, Live Streaming

"Great For Cricket": Jos Buttler On Ben Stokes' Return To ODIs Ahead Of World Cup

Ben Stokes Set To Play As Batter Only At ICC World Cup After ODI U-Turn

Jimmy Neesham Withdraws From New Zealand's T20I Series Against England