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).

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.

Having been fortunate to survive the Ashes debacle, Brendon McCullum and his side must find a new way against a familiar foe

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.

All you need to know about the first test of three between England and the Black Caps from Lord’s.

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

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).

All the ways to watch England vs New Zealand 2026 Test series live streams, as the three-match red-ball series gets underway at Lord's Cricket Ground.

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

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

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

Brendon McCullum’s men appeared to be suffering from an extended Ashes hangover at Lord’s.

Another batting collapse and 16 wickets in one day suggests Brendon McCullum and Ben Stokes have not changed much about this team since their 4-1 drubbing by Australia