England captain Ben Stokes labeled the Lord's pitch not ideal after a 115-run victory over New Zealand, as Gus Atkinson's 5-30 sealed a fourth-day finish.
The game saw just 996 balls bowled
Jun 08, 2026
09:09 am
What's the storyEngland captain Ben Stokes has slammed the Lord's pitch as "not ideal" for Test cricket.
The criticism came after his team defeated New Zealand by 115 runs in a match marred by inconsistent bounce.
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