England vs New Zealand Predicted playing XI: Captain, Best picks, Wicketkeeper

England vs New Zealand 1st Test Predicted XI: Devon Conway will be debuting for New Zealand and James Bracey for England. What can be the best team composition on a wicket which is expected to be a bwoling heaven for the pacers. Let's find out.

The English summer of breathing taking cricket is all set to begin as England and New Zealand clash against each other at Lord's from Wednesday. The series will be all about gaining momentum for both the teams. While, New Zealand will look to get in their best shape to face India in the final of World Test Championship (WTC) in Southampton from June 18, England will aim to win the 2-match series to warm up well for their 5-match series starting August 4. “There’s going to be constant conversations about Australia throughout this summer,” Root said. “There’s no getting away from that. We’ve said for a long time now we’re planning towards that series. As an English fan, as an English player it is such an iconic series and one that holds so much weight," Root told reporters on the eve of the match.