Lord's pitch not ideal for test cricket, England captain Stokes says after win over NZ
June 8 - England captain Ben Stokes was critical of the Lord's pitch in the first test against New Zealand, saying such surfaces do not benefit the longest format of the game.
England Wins First Test Against New Zealand
- Ben Stokes heaps praise on Ollie Robinson and debutant Emilio Gay after New Zealand victory - as England captain opens up on 'behind-the-scenes' conversations that prompted Sussex seamer's recall Daily Mail —
- Atkinson finishes with five as England beat NZ to win opening Test BBC Sport —
- England restore confidence in the McCullum era as Gus Atkinson finishes off New Zealand to win first Test The Independent —
- England's Bazball reset begins with 115-run win over New Zealand early on Day 4 at Lord's ABC News —
- Gus Atkinson on Lordâs honours board again as England thrash New Zealand LBC —