The three-match Test collection in opposition to New Zealand marks the start of England’s new captain-coach Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum’s period. The first Test will begin on June 2.
England quick bowler James Anderson throughout a Test match. (Courtesy: Reuters)
HIGHLIGHTSJames Anderson and Stuart Broad have been picked for first TestMatthew Potts will make his Test debut within the first match at Lord’sEngland and New Zealand will play three Tests between June 2-27
England have picked skilled quick bowlers James Anderson and Stuart Broad within the enjoying XI for the primary Test in opposition to New Zealand, beginning June 2 at Lord’s.
Besides the 2 veterans, Durham seamer Matthew Potts will make his Test debut and change into the 704th Test capped participant. It would be the first project for newly appointed full-time captain Ben Stokes and coach Brendon McCullum.
England and New Zealand will play the three-match Test collection between June 2 to 27 throughout three venues – Lord’s, Trent Bridge and Headingley.
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— England Cricket (@englandcricket) June 1, 2022
Anderson and Broad have been recalled to the aspect after being dropped for England’s away Test collection in opposition to West Indies earlier this yr. The duo final wore England whites through the Ashes collection in Australia, the place England suffered a humiliating 0-4 defeat.
England enjoying XI in opposition to New Zealand: Zak Crawley, Alex Lees, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Jonathan Bairstow, Ben Stokes (c), Ben Foakes (wk), Matthew Potts, Jack Leach, Stuart Broad, James Anderson.
