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

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

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

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

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.

All the action from the first test at Lord's.