England and New Zealand gear up for the 1st Test to be held at the iconic Lord's Cricket Ground

New Zealand's Kane Williamson is relishing his return to Lord's as the iconic stadium stages its 150th Test when the Black Caps take on England this week.

Emilio Gay is poised for his Test debut, with Sonny Baker also in contention, while Ollie Robinson returns after a two-year absence in England's 12-player squad.

England will have a chance to prove they have learned from their Ashes drubbing when they face New Zealand in the first Test of their home season at Lord's on Thursday.

England aims to rebound from their Ashes defeat as they face New Zealand at Lord's, marking the start of an exciting Test series on June 2, 2026.

England and New Zealand gear up for the 1st Test to be held at the iconic Lord's Cricket Ground

England and New Zealand begin their three-match Test series at Lord's on June 4, marking the historic 150th Test hosted by the iconic cricket ground.

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Hosts England and New Zealand face each other in the 1st Test to be held at the iconic Lord's Cricket Ground from June 4 onward

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England will try to escape its recent past when it begins its first home test of the year against New Zealand on Thursday night (NZT).

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All the action as New Zealand open their three test series at the home of cricket.

New Zealand won the toss and elected to bowl in the first test against England at Lord’s.

Follow all the cricket action in the first of three tests.

Over-by-over report: Join our writers for updates as England’s men return to the Test arena for the first time since the Ashes

Lord's Stadium, the world's most iconic cricket venue, will host its 150th Test match as England faces New Zealand for the Crowe-Thorpe Trophy this Thursday.

Skipper Ben Stokes, who will be 35 on the first morning of the Test match, is just five wickets shy of 250 Test wickets

Kyle Jamieson and Ollie Robinson starred on a dramatic opening day at Lord's, as 16 wickets fell under overcast skies and seaming conditions in the first Test.

Follow all the action as the Black Caps take on England at Lord's Cricket Ground.