England vs New Zealand 1st Test, Day 1 Live Updates: New Zealand Win Toss, Opt To Bat vs England
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ENG vs NZ 1st Test, Day 1 Live: New Zealand have won the toss and elected to bowl against England in the first Test at the Lord's Cricket Ground.
Netherlands vs West Indies 2nd ODI Live Updates: New Zealand have won the toss and elected to bowl against England in the first Test at the Lord's Cricket Ground. 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)
England:Alex Lees, Zak Crawley, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Jonny Bairstow, Ben Stokes (capt), Ben Foakes (wk), Matthew Potts, Jack Leach, Stuart Broad, James Anderson.
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New Zealand:Tom Latham, Will Young, Kane Williamson (capt), Devon Conway, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Blundell (wk), Colin de Grandhomme, Kyle Jamieson, Tim Southee, Ajaz Patel, Trent Boult.
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