Leach out of first Test with concussion, Parkinson to make debut
England spinner Jack Leach has been ruled out of the first LV=Insurance Test against New Zealand at Lord's due to concussion symptoms with Matt Parkinson to debut as his replacement.
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Jack Leach out of Test match with concussion after freak boundary rope incident
Jack Leach has withdrawn from England's first Test match of the summer after displaying concussion symptoms following a dive to save the ball from the boundary.
Bangladesh name Shakib Test captain for third time
Bangladesh appointed all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan as Test captain for a third time on Thursday after Mominul Haque quit following a poor run of form. Bangladesh Cricket Board also named batsman Liton Das the new vice-captain ahead of a two-Test series in the West Indies later this month. "They will be in the positions until a further decision is made," BCB president Nazmul Hassan told a press conference.
Jack Leach withdrawn from NZ Test match with concussion after fielding incident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)
Is England vs New Zealand on TV? Start time, channel and how to watch third Test
It has a devastatingly disappointing time for fans of England’s Test cricket team over the past six months or so.