First Test Between England And New Zealand Starts Today

First Test between England and New Zealand from today, 8 thousand fans got good news: England vs New Zealand 1st Test Match Preview.

After six years, the New Zealand team will play a Test match for the first time in England on Wednesday.

The first Test of the two-Test series will be played at the historic grounds of Lord’s. Veteran fast bowler Stuart Broad has been made the vice-captain of the England team for this series.

England all-rounder Ben Stokes has been ruled out of the team due to an injury, which led to Broad being made vice-captain for the first time in Test cricket.

The ECB took to Twitter to officially confirm Broad’s appointment as vice-captain. Broad has previously captained England in 27 T20Is and three ODIs.

England could become the first team to register their 50th Test win against New Zealand if they win the first Test in the two-Test series.

Apart from this, before the start of the series, English team captain Joe Root said that wicket-keeper batsman James Bracey will play the first Test.

There have been 105 Tests between England and New Zealand so far, in which England has won 48, while New Zealand has won only 11 Tests.

Let us tell you, this test series is not part of the ICC World Test Championship, as it was prepared in January.

It is not even mentioned in the ICC’s Future Tour Program ie FTP before January. However, the series points will be added to the ICC Test rankings of both teams.

The gift to 8 thousand fans.

The England Cricket Board has also given good news for 8 thousand fans because 8 thousand spectators will be able to enjoy the match sitting in the stadium.

There are cases of coronavirus in England, but they are not so many that spectators are not allowed to go to the stadium.

However, it is not yet decided whether only those who have been vaccinated will get a chance to buy tickets or whether any person can get admission.