England captain Ben Stokes said that he found the World Test Championship format utterly confusing. Speaking ahead of the first Test match against New Zealand in Christchurch, Stokes said that it was weird to play an ICC trophy for a long period of time.Through his statements, Stokes pointed out at the 24-month period that the …
Former New Zealand captain Kane Williamson made a return to the Test side as if he had never left. On Day 1 of the 1st Test between England and New Zealand, the star Kiwi player scored a magnificent 93, braving the tough conditions. However, Williamson missed out on a well-deserving hundred as he departed for …
It was quite an intriguing start to the 3-match Test series between England and New Zealand. The Day 1 of the 1st Test witnessed England, led by Ben Stokes, opted to bowl first, banking on the pitch's grassy cover to assist their bowlers. Gus Atkinson justified the decision early by removing Devon Conway in the …
England Test Captain Ben Stokes said on Thursday that the England team does not specifically think about the ICC World Test Championship while playing, terming the tournament as "utterly confusing" reported Widen. The skipper's comments came ahead of the opening Test against New Zealand of the Thorpe-Crowe Trophy. In the WTC 2023-25 race, …
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New Zealand have dropped Will Young from their playing XI for the 1st Test against England in Christchurch, starting November 28, Thursday. Will Young was the top run-scorer in the Test series against India and won the Player of the Series honours. Despite the top order batter being in good form, he lost his place …
New Zealand put their historic 3-0 series win in India behind them Wednesday as they selected pace bowler Nathan Smith to make his debut against England in the first Test. The 26-year-old Smith will start his Test career on the seam-friendly Hagley Oval pitch in Christchurch, far removed from the Indian playing surfaces …
Ben Stokes backed Jacob Bethell’s selection for England’s opening Test against New Zealand, starting November 28 at the Hagley Oval in Christchurch. Earlier, the Three Lions named their playing XI and handed Bethell his maiden Test cap. Bethell also became the first English batter since Mike Gatting in 1978 to make his Test debut without …
Glimpse of the Crowe-Thorpe Trophy© X (Twitter) Batters Martin Crowe and Graham Thorpe will be honoured by New Zealand and England playing for a trophy named after them during all future Test series between the sides, starting this week. The Crowe-Thorpe Trophy, a collaboration with the men's families, is made from wood sourced …
Jacob Bethell will bat at number three on his Test debut as England on Tuesday named their team for the series opener against New Zealand in Christchurch. The 21-year-old was ushered into the side for the match beginning Thursday after wicketkeeper Jordan Cox broke his right thumb during a net session. Regular number …
