ENG vs NZ 2022, 2nd Test, Day 1 Live Updates: England captain Ben Stokes won the toss and opted to bowl against New Zealand in the second Test at Trent Bridge in Nottingham on Friday. The hosts are leading 1-0 in the three-match series and are eyeing a 2-0 lead. New Zealand, on the other hand, are battling injuries and health issues with their players including skipper Kane Williamson, who is in isolation after testing positive for Covid-19, and Tom Latham leading the team in his absence.
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“Generally the wicket gets better here as the game progresses. Get them out early and apply some pressure and get Jimmy and Brody in again with the new ball,” Stokes explained of his decision to bowl first.
Stokes was happy with the attitude of his players in the first match of the series at Lord’s. “It was this attitude and commitment over the course of four days that everyone delighted me with at Lord’s. The two teams went head to head until the final morning when Ruthie and Ben were run out. Go and be even more positive and back at them Put pressure on,” he said.
Latham said that he too would have bowled first. “We also had a bowl, a hard one that looks a bit green, but also a little dry at the same time,” he said.
The stand-in captain on Williamson said, “He’s okay, disappointed for him, he was disappointed to miss this Test.
“We are playing with four fast bowlers. Great opportunity for Michael Bracewell who will play in the middle order. We have a blueprint that works and it’s going to be an important first hour, important first session. It is about partnership with both bat and ball. We talked about our brand this week and when we do we are a good team.
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England vs New Zealand 2022, 2nd Test, Day 1 Live Cricket Score: unchanged ENG opt to bowl; New Zealand make three changes
ENG vs NZ 2022, 2nd Test, Day 1 Live Updates: England captain Ben Stokes won the toss and opted to bowl against New Zealand in the second Test at Trent Bridge in Nottingham on Friday. The hosts are leading 1-0 in the three-match series and are eyeing a 2-0 lead. New Zealand, on the other hand, are battling injuries and health issues with their players including skipper Kane Williamson, who is in isolation after testing positive for Covid-19, and Tom Latham leading the team in his absence.
Second Test: live scorecard , live commentary
“Generally the wicket gets better here as the game progresses. Get them out early and apply some pressure and get Jimmy and Brody in again with the new ball,” Stokes explained of his decision to bowl first.
Stokes was happy with the attitude of his players in the first match of the series at Lord’s. “It was this attitude and commitment over the course of four days that everyone delighted me with at Lord’s. The two teams went head to head until the final morning when Ruthie and Ben were run out. Go and be even more positive and back at them Put pressure on,” he said.
Latham said that he too would have bowled first. “We also had a bowl, a hard one that looks a bit green, but also a little dry at the same time,” he said.
The stand-in captain on Williamson said, “He’s okay, disappointed for him, he was disappointed to miss this Test.
“We are playing with four fast bowlers. Great opportunity for Michael Bracewell who will play in the middle order. We have a blueprint that works and it’s going to be an important first hour, important first session. It is about partnership with both bat and ball. We talked about our brand this week and when we do we are a good team.
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