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Brook\u2019s burgeoning counter-attack, 20 from 29 balls, has already changed the mood a touch.<\/p>\n<footer class=\"dcr-3i7iba\"><gu-island name=\"ShareButton\" priority=\"feature\" deferuntil=\"visible\" props=\"{&quot;size&quot;:&quot;xsmall&quot;,&quot;pageId&quot;:&quot;sport\/live\/2026\/jun\/04\/england-v-new-zealand-first-mens-cricket-test-day-one-live&quot;,&quot;hash&quot;:&quot;block-6a217df68f08119910f48b0a&quot;,&quot;queryParams&quot;:{&quot;page&quot;:&quot;with:block-6a217df68f08119910f48b0a&quot;},&quot;webTitle&quot;:&quot;England v New Zealand: first men\u2019s cricket Test, day one \u2013 live&quot;,&quot;format&quot;:{&quot;design&quot;:11,&quot;display&quot;:0,&quot;theme&quot;:2},&quot;context&quot;:&quot;LiveBlock&quot;}\"><a href=\"mailto:?subject=England v New Zealand: first men\u2019s cricket Test, day one \u2013 live&amp;body=https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/sport\/live\/2026\/jun\/04\/england-v-new-zealand-first-mens-cricket-test-day-one-live?CMP=share_btn_url&amp;page=with%3Ablock-6a217df68f08119910f48b0a#block-6a217df68f08119910f48b0a\" type=\"button\" class=\"dcr-1mulgdf\">Share<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"-3 -3 30 30\" focusable=\"false\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M19 16c1.675 0 3 1.35 3 3 0 1.675-1.325 3-3 3a2.97 2.97 0 0 1-2.975-3c0-.125 0-.275.025-.375L7.1 14.15a2.9 2.9 0 0 1-2.075.825C3.325 14.975 2 13.65 2 12a3.004 3.004 0 0 1 3.025-3.025c.775 0 1.5.35 2.075.875l8.95-4.475c-.025-.1-.025-.225-.025-.4A2.966 2.966 0 0 1 19 2c1.675 0 3 1.325 3 2.975C22 6.65 20.675 8 19 8c-.8 0-1.475-.325-2.05-.825l-8.975 4.45C8 11.7 8 11.825 8 12s0 .3-.025.375l8.975 4.45c.575-.5 1.25-.825 2.05-.825m0-12.8c-.975 0-1.8.775-1.8 1.775S18.025 6.8 19 6.8c1 0 1.825-.825 1.825-1.825S20 3.2 19 3.2m0 17.6c1 0 1.825-.825 1.825-1.8 0-1-.825-1.8-1.825-1.8-.975 0-1.8.8-1.8 1.8 0 .975.825 1.8 1.8 1.8\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/gu-island><\/footer>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"block-6a217d4f8f08eeba35d80ec2\" class=\"block dcr-1os4bxs\">\n<header class=\"dcr-88va8u\"\/>\n<p class=\"dcr-130mj7b\"><strong>18th over: England 51-4 (Brook 16, Smith 1) <\/strong>A short ball from Smith is pulled devastatingly for four by Brook. Smith responds with a fuller nipbacker that goes through the gate to hit the pad. New Zealand go up for LBW but, though it looks fairly close, there are doubts over both height and line and Brook survives.<\/p>\n<footer class=\"dcr-3i7iba\"><gu-island name=\"ShareButton\" priority=\"feature\" deferuntil=\"visible\" props=\"{&quot;size&quot;:&quot;xsmall&quot;,&quot;pageId&quot;:&quot;sport\/live\/2026\/jun\/04\/england-v-new-zealand-first-mens-cricket-test-day-one-live&quot;,&quot;hash&quot;:&quot;block-6a217d4f8f08eeba35d80ec2&quot;,&quot;queryParams&quot;:{&quot;page&quot;:&quot;with:block-6a217d4f8f08eeba35d80ec2&quot;},&quot;webTitle&quot;:&quot;England v New Zealand: first men\u2019s cricket Test, day one \u2013 live&quot;,&quot;format&quot;:{&quot;design&quot;:11,&quot;display&quot;:0,&quot;theme&quot;:2},&quot;context&quot;:&quot;LiveBlock&quot;}\"><a href=\"mailto:?subject=England v New Zealand: first men\u2019s cricket Test, day one \u2013 live&amp;body=https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/sport\/live\/2026\/jun\/04\/england-v-new-zealand-first-mens-cricket-test-day-one-live?CMP=share_btn_url&amp;page=with%3Ablock-6a217d4f8f08eeba35d80ec2#block-6a217d4f8f08eeba35d80ec2\" type=\"button\" class=\"dcr-1mulgdf\">Share<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"-3 -3 30 30\" focusable=\"false\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M19 16c1.675 0 3 1.35 3 3 0 1.675-1.325 3-3 3a2.97 2.97 0 0 1-2.975-3c0-.125 0-.275.025-.375L7.1 14.15a2.9 2.9 0 0 1-2.075.825C3.325 14.975 2 13.65 2 12a3.004 3.004 0 0 1 3.025-3.025c.775 0 1.5.35 2.075.875l8.95-4.475c-.025-.1-.025-.225-.025-.4A2.966 2.966 0 0 1 19 2c1.675 0 3 1.325 3 2.975C22 6.65 20.675 8 19 8c-.8 0-1.475-.325-2.05-.825l-8.975 4.45C8 11.7 8 11.825 8 12s0 .3-.025.375l8.975 4.45c.575-.5 1.25-.825 2.05-.825m0-12.8c-.975 0-1.8.775-1.8 1.775S18.025 6.8 19 6.8c1 0 1.825-.825 1.825-1.825S20 3.2 19 3.2m0 17.6c1 0 1.825-.825 1.825-1.8 0-1-.825-1.8-1.825-1.8-.975 0-1.8.8-1.8 1.8 0 .975.825 1.8 1.8 1.8\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/gu-island><\/footer>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"block-6a217c148f08eeba35d80eae\" class=\"block dcr-1os4bxs\">\n<header class=\"dcr-88va8u\"\/>\n<p class=\"dcr-130mj7b\"><strong>17th over: England 44-4 (Brook 9, Smith 1) <\/strong>Brook plays another high-class square drive for four, this time off O\u2019Rourke \u2013 but then he\u2019s <strong>dropped by Conway<\/strong>! Brook sliced a flamboyant kind of cut\/drive that flew towards backward point and burst through the hands of Conway.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-130mj7b\">New Zealand dropped Brook a gazillion times in that 2024-25 series, and he punished them royally with a couple of matchwinning hundreds.<\/p>\n<footer class=\"dcr-3i7iba\"><gu-island name=\"ShareButton\" priority=\"feature\" deferuntil=\"visible\" props=\"{&quot;size&quot;:&quot;xsmall&quot;,&quot;pageId&quot;:&quot;sport\/live\/2026\/jun\/04\/england-v-new-zealand-first-mens-cricket-test-day-one-live&quot;,&quot;hash&quot;:&quot;block-6a217c148f08eeba35d80eae&quot;,&quot;queryParams&quot;:{&quot;page&quot;:&quot;with:block-6a217c148f08eeba35d80eae&quot;},&quot;webTitle&quot;:&quot;England v New Zealand: first men\u2019s cricket Test, day one \u2013 live&quot;,&quot;format&quot;:{&quot;design&quot;:11,&quot;display&quot;:0,&quot;theme&quot;:2},&quot;context&quot;:&quot;LiveBlock&quot;}\"><a href=\"mailto:?subject=England v New Zealand: first men\u2019s cricket Test, day one \u2013 live&amp;body=https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/sport\/live\/2026\/jun\/04\/england-v-new-zealand-first-mens-cricket-test-day-one-live?CMP=share_btn_url&amp;page=with%3Ablock-6a217c148f08eeba35d80eae#block-6a217c148f08eeba35d80eae\" type=\"button\" class=\"dcr-1mulgdf\">Share<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"-3 -3 30 30\" focusable=\"false\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M19 16c1.675 0 3 1.35 3 3 0 1.675-1.325 3-3 3a2.97 2.97 0 0 1-2.975-3c0-.125 0-.275.025-.375L7.1 14.15a2.9 2.9 0 0 1-2.075.825C3.325 14.975 2 13.65 2 12a3.004 3.004 0 0 1 3.025-3.025c.775 0 1.5.35 2.075.875l8.95-4.475c-.025-.1-.025-.225-.025-.4A2.966 2.966 0 0 1 19 2c1.675 0 3 1.325 3 2.975C22 6.65 20.675 8 19 8c-.8 0-1.475-.325-2.05-.825l-8.975 4.45C8 11.7 8 11.825 8 12s0 .3-.025.375l8.975 4.45c.575-.5 1.25-.825 2.05-.825m0-12.8c-.975 0-1.8.775-1.8 1.775S18.025 6.8 19 6.8c1 0 1.825-.825 1.825-1.825S20 3.2 19 3.2m0 17.6c1 0 1.825-.825 1.825-1.8 0-1-.825-1.8-1.825-1.8-.975 0-1.8.8-1.8 1.8 0 .975.825 1.8 1.8 1.8\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/gu-island><\/p>\n<p>Updated at\u00a0<time datetime=\"2026-06-04T13:27:55.000Z\" data-locale=\"en-us\" title=\"Thursday, June 4, 2026 at 09:27 AM Eastern Daylight Time\">09.27 EDT<\/time><\/p>\n<\/footer>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"block-6a217ac38f08fbbd69e192bf\" class=\"block dcr-1os4bxs\">\n<header class=\"dcr-88va8u\"\/>\n<p class=\"dcr-130mj7b\"><strong>16th over: England 38-4 (Brook 4, Smith 0) <\/strong>Brook pushes nervously at a big outswinger from Smith and is beaten. He needs to laser one over extra-cover for six, or at least die trying, because right now England are sitting ducks.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-130mj7b\">Brook settles for a less extravagant square drive to the boundary. That\u2019s an excellent shot.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-130mj7b\">\u201cMy only quibble about your description of Will O\u2019Rourke is that he might be the world\u2019s best already, certainly on a pitch offering a bit, as this one is,\u201d says Gary Naylor. \u201cJust because he looks like a choirboy doesn\u2019t mean he can\u2019t be a nasty-fasty, with a bit of movement and a lot of control. It\u2019s a different game above 87mph, especially from that height.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-130mj7b\">WHY DOES EVERYONE HATE JASPRIT BUMRAH? (I know what you mean, though, especially on a pitch like this. And O\u2019Rourke is a greater physical threat, which counts for something.)<\/p>\n<footer class=\"dcr-3i7iba\"><gu-island name=\"ShareButton\" priority=\"feature\" deferuntil=\"visible\" props=\"{&quot;size&quot;:&quot;xsmall&quot;,&quot;pageId&quot;:&quot;sport\/live\/2026\/jun\/04\/england-v-new-zealand-first-mens-cricket-test-day-one-live&quot;,&quot;hash&quot;:&quot;block-6a217ac38f08fbbd69e192bf&quot;,&quot;queryParams&quot;:{&quot;page&quot;:&quot;with:block-6a217ac38f08fbbd69e192bf&quot;},&quot;webTitle&quot;:&quot;England v New Zealand: first men\u2019s cricket Test, day one \u2013 live&quot;,&quot;format&quot;:{&quot;design&quot;:11,&quot;display&quot;:0,&quot;theme&quot;:2},&quot;context&quot;:&quot;LiveBlock&quot;}\"><a href=\"mailto:?subject=England v New Zealand: first men\u2019s cricket Test, day one \u2013 live&amp;body=https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/sport\/live\/2026\/jun\/04\/england-v-new-zealand-first-mens-cricket-test-day-one-live?CMP=share_btn_url&amp;page=with%3Ablock-6a217ac38f08fbbd69e192bf#block-6a217ac38f08fbbd69e192bf\" type=\"button\" class=\"dcr-1mulgdf\">Share<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"-3 -3 30 30\" focusable=\"false\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M19 16c1.675 0 3 1.35 3 3 0 1.675-1.325 3-3 3a2.97 2.97 0 0 1-2.975-3c0-.125 0-.275.025-.375L7.1 14.15a2.9 2.9 0 0 1-2.075.825C3.325 14.975 2 13.65 2 12a3.004 3.004 0 0 1 3.025-3.025c.775 0 1.5.35 2.075.875l8.95-4.475c-.025-.1-.025-.225-.025-.4A2.966 2.966 0 0 1 19 2c1.675 0 3 1.325 3 2.975C22 6.65 20.675 8 19 8c-.8 0-1.475-.325-2.05-.825l-8.975 4.45C8 11.7 8 11.825 8 12s0 .3-.025.375l8.975 4.45c.575-.5 1.25-.825 2.05-.825m0-12.8c-.975 0-1.8.775-1.8 1.775S18.025 6.8 19 6.8c1 0 1.825-.825 1.825-1.825S20 3.2 19 3.2m0 17.6c1 0 1.825-.825 1.825-1.8 0-1-.825-1.8-1.825-1.8-.975 0-1.8.8-1.8 1.8 0 .975.825 1.8 1.8 1.8\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/gu-island><\/footer>\n<\/article>\n<aside data-ad-slot=\"true\" class=\"ad-slot-container dcr-jko40v\"\/>\n<article id=\"block-6a217a0f8f08fbbd69e192b8\" class=\"block dcr-1os4bxs\">\n<header class=\"dcr-88va8u\"\/>\n<p class=\"dcr-130mj7b\"><strong>15th over: England 34-4 (Brook 0, Smith 0) <\/strong>Helluva time for Jamie Smith to start his new career as England\u2019s Test No6.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-130mj7b\">I\u2019m getting the shivers at the thought of how good O\u2019Rourke could be; how good he already is. He was born in Kingston-upon-Thames, by the way \u2013 his parents moved back to New Zealand when he was four or five.<\/p>\n<footer class=\"dcr-3i7iba\"><gu-island name=\"ShareButton\" priority=\"feature\" deferuntil=\"visible\" props=\"{&quot;size&quot;:&quot;xsmall&quot;,&quot;pageId&quot;:&quot;sport\/live\/2026\/jun\/04\/england-v-new-zealand-first-mens-cricket-test-day-one-live&quot;,&quot;hash&quot;:&quot;block-6a217a0f8f08fbbd69e192b8&quot;,&quot;queryParams&quot;:{&quot;page&quot;:&quot;with:block-6a217a0f8f08fbbd69e192b8&quot;},&quot;webTitle&quot;:&quot;England v New Zealand: first men\u2019s cricket Test, day one \u2013 live&quot;,&quot;format&quot;:{&quot;design&quot;:11,&quot;display&quot;:0,&quot;theme&quot;:2},&quot;context&quot;:&quot;LiveBlock&quot;}\"><a href=\"mailto:?subject=England v New Zealand: first men\u2019s cricket Test, day one \u2013 live&amp;body=https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/sport\/live\/2026\/jun\/04\/england-v-new-zealand-first-mens-cricket-test-day-one-live?CMP=share_btn_url&amp;page=with%3Ablock-6a217a0f8f08fbbd69e192b8#block-6a217a0f8f08fbbd69e192b8\" type=\"button\" class=\"dcr-1mulgdf\">Share<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"-3 -3 30 30\" focusable=\"false\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M19 16c1.675 0 3 1.35 3 3 0 1.675-1.325 3-3 3a2.97 2.97 0 0 1-2.975-3c0-.125 0-.275.025-.375L7.1 14.15a2.9 2.9 0 0 1-2.075.825C3.325 14.975 2 13.65 2 12a3.004 3.004 0 0 1 3.025-3.025c.775 0 1.5.35 2.075.875l8.95-4.475c-.025-.1-.025-.225-.025-.4A2.966 2.966 0 0 1 19 2c1.675 0 3 1.325 3 2.975C22 6.65 20.675 8 19 8c-.8 0-1.475-.325-2.05-.825l-8.975 4.45C8 11.7 8 11.825 8 12s0 .3-.025.375l8.975 4.45c.575-.5 1.25-.825 2.05-.825m0-12.8c-.975 0-1.8.775-1.8 1.775S18.025 6.8 19 6.8c1 0 1.825-.825 1.825-1.825S20 3.2 19 3.2m0 17.6c1 0 1.825-.825 1.825-1.8 0-1-.825-1.8-1.825-1.8-.975 0-1.8.8-1.8 1.8 0 .975.825 1.8 1.8 1.8\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/gu-island><\/footer>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"block-6a2179508f08eeba35d80e97\" class=\"block dcr-1os4bxs\">\n<header class=\"dcr-88va8u\">\n<h2 class=\"dcr-1wl2b6o\">WICKET! England 34-4 (Root c Blundell b O&#8217;Rourke 1)<\/h2>\n<\/header>\n<p class=\"dcr-130mj7b\">Too good. WIll O\u2019Rourke is just too good for the greatest batter in English cricket history. Root was undone by a snorting, seaming lifter that shaved the outside edge and was taken by Blundell.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-130mj7b\">Don\u2019t sigh, don\u2019t shout FFS. England haven\u2019t done much wrong today \u2013 they are being taken apart by a sensational seam attack. Sure, Root was starting to open the face but it was an absolute jaffa. Short of square-legging it like a No11, he was always going to edge that delivery once his instinct told him to play at it.<\/p>\n<footer class=\"dcr-3i7iba\"><gu-island name=\"ShareButton\" priority=\"feature\" deferuntil=\"visible\" props=\"{&quot;size&quot;:&quot;xsmall&quot;,&quot;pageId&quot;:&quot;sport\/live\/2026\/jun\/04\/england-v-new-zealand-first-mens-cricket-test-day-one-live&quot;,&quot;hash&quot;:&quot;block-6a2179508f08eeba35d80e97&quot;,&quot;queryParams&quot;:{&quot;page&quot;:&quot;with:block-6a2179508f08eeba35d80e97&quot;},&quot;webTitle&quot;:&quot;England v New Zealand: first men\u2019s cricket Test, day one \u2013 live&quot;,&quot;format&quot;:{&quot;design&quot;:11,&quot;display&quot;:0,&quot;theme&quot;:2},&quot;context&quot;:&quot;LiveBlock&quot;}\"><a href=\"mailto:?subject=England v New Zealand: first men\u2019s cricket Test, day one \u2013 live&amp;body=https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/sport\/live\/2026\/jun\/04\/england-v-new-zealand-first-mens-cricket-test-day-one-live?CMP=share_btn_url&amp;page=with%3Ablock-6a2179508f08eeba35d80e97#block-6a2179508f08eeba35d80e97\" type=\"button\" class=\"dcr-1mulgdf\">Share<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"-3 -3 30 30\" focusable=\"false\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M19 16c1.675 0 3 1.35 3 3 0 1.675-1.325 3-3 3a2.97 2.97 0 0 1-2.975-3c0-.125 0-.275.025-.375L7.1 14.15a2.9 2.9 0 0 1-2.075.825C3.325 14.975 2 13.65 2 12a3.004 3.004 0 0 1 3.025-3.025c.775 0 1.5.35 2.075.875l8.95-4.475c-.025-.1-.025-.225-.025-.4A2.966 2.966 0 0 1 19 2c1.675 0 3 1.325 3 2.975C22 6.65 20.675 8 19 8c-.8 0-1.475-.325-2.05-.825l-8.975 4.45C8 11.7 8 11.825 8 12s0 .3-.025.375l8.975 4.45c.575-.5 1.25-.825 2.05-.825m0-12.8c-.975 0-1.8.775-1.8 1.775S18.025 6.8 19 6.8c1 0 1.825-.825 1.825-1.825S20 3.2 19 3.2m0 17.6c1 0 1.825-.825 1.825-1.8 0-1-.825-1.8-1.825-1.8-.975 0-1.8.8-1.8 1.8 0 .975.825 1.8 1.8 1.8\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/gu-island><\/p>\n<p>Updated at\u00a0<time datetime=\"2026-06-04T13:16:10.000Z\" data-locale=\"en-us\" title=\"Thursday, June 4, 2026 at 09:16 AM Eastern Daylight Time\">09.16 EDT<\/time><\/p>\n<\/footer>\n<\/article>\n<aside data-ad-slot=\"true\" class=\"ad-slot-container ad-slot-desktop dcr-jko40v\"\/>\n<article id=\"block-6a21782d8f08eeba35d80e90\" class=\"block dcr-1os4bxs\">\n<header class=\"dcr-88va8u\"\/>\n<p class=\"dcr-130mj7b\"><strong>14th over: England 34-3 (Root 1, Brook 0) <\/strong>Brook either defends or leaves the remainder of a challenigng over from Smith. Nobody wants to hear it, but this is exactly the situation in which Brook\u2019s best approach is to tee off \u2013 as he did so brilliantly in New Zealand 18 months ago and against India at the Oval last summer. It\u2019s much harder to do that after spending five months on the naughty step, so the next half hour will be a fascinating insight into the mind of Harry Cherrington Brook.<\/p>\n<footer class=\"dcr-3i7iba\"><gu-island name=\"ShareButton\" priority=\"feature\" deferuntil=\"visible\" props=\"{&quot;size&quot;:&quot;xsmall&quot;,&quot;pageId&quot;:&quot;sport\/live\/2026\/jun\/04\/england-v-new-zealand-first-mens-cricket-test-day-one-live&quot;,&quot;hash&quot;:&quot;block-6a21782d8f08eeba35d80e90&quot;,&quot;queryParams&quot;:{&quot;page&quot;:&quot;with:block-6a21782d8f08eeba35d80e90&quot;},&quot;webTitle&quot;:&quot;England v New Zealand: first men\u2019s cricket Test, day one \u2013 live&quot;,&quot;format&quot;:{&quot;design&quot;:11,&quot;display&quot;:0,&quot;theme&quot;:2},&quot;context&quot;:&quot;LiveBlock&quot;}\"><a href=\"mailto:?subject=England v New Zealand: first men\u2019s cricket Test, day one \u2013 live&amp;body=https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/sport\/live\/2026\/jun\/04\/england-v-new-zealand-first-mens-cricket-test-day-one-live?CMP=share_btn_url&amp;page=with%3Ablock-6a21782d8f08eeba35d80e90#block-6a21782d8f08eeba35d80e90\" type=\"button\" class=\"dcr-1mulgdf\">Share<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"-3 -3 30 30\" focusable=\"false\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M19 16c1.675 0 3 1.35 3 3 0 1.675-1.325 3-3 3a2.97 2.97 0 0 1-2.975-3c0-.125 0-.275.025-.375L7.1 14.15a2.9 2.9 0 0 1-2.075.825C3.325 14.975 2 13.65 2 12a3.004 3.004 0 0 1 3.025-3.025c.775 0 1.5.35 2.075.875l8.95-4.475c-.025-.1-.025-.225-.025-.4A2.966 2.966 0 0 1 19 2c1.675 0 3 1.325 3 2.975C22 6.65 20.675 8 19 8c-.8 0-1.475-.325-2.05-.825l-8.975 4.45C8 11.7 8 11.825 8 12s0 .3-.025.375l8.975 4.45c.575-.5 1.25-.825 2.05-.825m0-12.8c-.975 0-1.8.775-1.8 1.775S18.025 6.8 19 6.8c1 0 1.825-.825 1.825-1.825S20 3.2 19 3.2m0 17.6c1 0 1.825-.825 1.825-1.8 0-1-.825-1.8-1.825-1.8-.975 0-1.8.8-1.8 1.8 0 .975.825 1.8 1.8 1.8\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/gu-island><\/footer>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"block-6a2178068f08119910f48abc\" class=\"block dcr-1os4bxs\">\n<header class=\"dcr-88va8u\"\/>\n<p class=\"dcr-130mj7b\"><strong>Brook is not out! <\/strong>Big inside-edge onto the pad, next!<\/p>\n<footer class=\"dcr-3i7iba\"><gu-island name=\"ShareButton\" priority=\"feature\" deferuntil=\"visible\" props=\"{&quot;size&quot;:&quot;xsmall&quot;,&quot;pageId&quot;:&quot;sport\/live\/2026\/jun\/04\/england-v-new-zealand-first-mens-cricket-test-day-one-live&quot;,&quot;hash&quot;:&quot;block-6a2178068f08119910f48abc&quot;,&quot;queryParams&quot;:{&quot;page&quot;:&quot;with:block-6a2178068f08119910f48abc&quot;},&quot;webTitle&quot;:&quot;England v New Zealand: first men\u2019s cricket Test, day one \u2013 live&quot;,&quot;format&quot;:{&quot;design&quot;:11,&quot;display&quot;:0,&quot;theme&quot;:2},&quot;context&quot;:&quot;LiveBlock&quot;}\"><a href=\"mailto:?subject=England v New Zealand: first men\u2019s cricket Test, day one \u2013 live&amp;body=https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/sport\/live\/2026\/jun\/04\/england-v-new-zealand-first-mens-cricket-test-day-one-live?CMP=share_btn_url&amp;page=with%3Ablock-6a2178068f08119910f48abc#block-6a2178068f08119910f48abc\" type=\"button\" class=\"dcr-1mulgdf\">Share<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"-3 -3 30 30\" focusable=\"false\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M19 16c1.675 0 3 1.35 3 3 0 1.675-1.325 3-3 3a2.97 2.97 0 0 1-2.975-3c0-.125 0-.275.025-.375L7.1 14.15a2.9 2.9 0 0 1-2.075.825C3.325 14.975 2 13.65 2 12a3.004 3.004 0 0 1 3.025-3.025c.775 0 1.5.35 2.075.875l8.95-4.475c-.025-.1-.025-.225-.025-.4A2.966 2.966 0 0 1 19 2c1.675 0 3 1.325 3 2.975C22 6.65 20.675 8 19 8c-.8 0-1.475-.325-2.05-.825l-8.975 4.45C8 11.7 8 11.825 8 12s0 .3-.025.375l8.975 4.45c.575-.5 1.25-.825 2.05-.825m0-12.8c-.975 0-1.8.775-1.8 1.775S18.025 6.8 19 6.8c1 0 1.825-.825 1.825-1.825S20 3.2 19 3.2m0 17.6c1 0 1.825-.825 1.825-1.8 0-1-.825-1.8-1.825-1.8-.975 0-1.8.8-1.8 1.8 0 .975.825 1.8 1.8 1.8\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/gu-island><\/footer>\n<\/article>\n<aside data-ad-slot=\"true\" class=\"ad-slot-container dcr-jko40v\"\/>\n<article id=\"block-6a2177df8f08119910f48abb\" class=\"block dcr-1os4bxs\">\n<header class=\"dcr-88va8u\"\/>\n<p class=\"dcr-130mj7b\"><strong>New Zealand review for LBW against Brook!<\/strong> This looks close to me, maybe umpire\u2019s call on line. England are under so much pressure from a forensic New Zealand attack.<\/p>\n<footer class=\"dcr-3i7iba\"><gu-island name=\"ShareButton\" priority=\"feature\" deferuntil=\"visible\" props=\"{&quot;size&quot;:&quot;xsmall&quot;,&quot;pageId&quot;:&quot;sport\/live\/2026\/jun\/04\/england-v-new-zealand-first-mens-cricket-test-day-one-live&quot;,&quot;hash&quot;:&quot;block-6a2177df8f08119910f48abb&quot;,&quot;queryParams&quot;:{&quot;page&quot;:&quot;with:block-6a2177df8f08119910f48abb&quot;},&quot;webTitle&quot;:&quot;England v New Zealand: first men\u2019s cricket Test, day one \u2013 live&quot;,&quot;format&quot;:{&quot;design&quot;:11,&quot;display&quot;:0,&quot;theme&quot;:2},&quot;context&quot;:&quot;LiveBlock&quot;}\"><a href=\"mailto:?subject=England v New Zealand: first men\u2019s cricket Test, day one \u2013 live&amp;body=https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/sport\/live\/2026\/jun\/04\/england-v-new-zealand-first-mens-cricket-test-day-one-live?CMP=share_btn_url&amp;page=with%3Ablock-6a2177df8f08119910f48abb#block-6a2177df8f08119910f48abb\" type=\"button\" class=\"dcr-1mulgdf\">Share<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"-3 -3 30 30\" focusable=\"false\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M19 16c1.675 0 3 1.35 3 3 0 1.675-1.325 3-3 3a2.97 2.97 0 0 1-2.975-3c0-.125 0-.275.025-.375L7.1 14.15a2.9 2.9 0 0 1-2.075.825C3.325 14.975 2 13.65 2 12a3.004 3.004 0 0 1 3.025-3.025c.775 0 1.5.35 2.075.875l8.95-4.475c-.025-.1-.025-.225-.025-.4A2.966 2.966 0 0 1 19 2c1.675 0 3 1.325 3 2.975C22 6.65 20.675 8 19 8c-.8 0-1.475-.325-2.05-.825l-8.975 4.45C8 11.7 8 11.825 8 12s0 .3-.025.375l8.975 4.45c.575-.5 1.25-.825 2.05-.825m0-12.8c-.975 0-1.8.775-1.8 1.775S18.025 6.8 19 6.8c1 0 1.825-.825 1.825-1.825S20 3.2 19 3.2m0 17.6c1 0 1.825-.825 1.825-1.8 0-1-.825-1.8-1.825-1.8-.975 0-1.8.8-1.8 1.8 0 .975.825 1.8 1.8 1.8\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/gu-island><\/footer>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"block-6a2177498f08fbbd69e192a6\" class=\"block dcr-1os4bxs\">\n<header class=\"dcr-88va8u\"\/>\n<p class=\"dcr-130mj7b\"><strong>13th over: England 33-3 (Root 0, Brook 0) <\/strong>O\u2019Rourke greets Brook with a sharp bumper. Brook avoids that but is hit in the stomach (I think) by a nasty nipbacker. This guy O\u2019Rourke is sensational \u2013 he looks violently unpleasant to face, with angles and lift that evoke the best of Steve Harmison.<\/p>\n<footer class=\"dcr-3i7iba\"><gu-island name=\"ShareButton\" priority=\"feature\" deferuntil=\"visible\" props=\"{&quot;size&quot;:&quot;xsmall&quot;,&quot;pageId&quot;:&quot;sport\/live\/2026\/jun\/04\/england-v-new-zealand-first-mens-cricket-test-day-one-live&quot;,&quot;hash&quot;:&quot;block-6a2177498f08fbbd69e192a6&quot;,&quot;queryParams&quot;:{&quot;page&quot;:&quot;with:block-6a2177498f08fbbd69e192a6&quot;},&quot;webTitle&quot;:&quot;England v New Zealand: first men\u2019s cricket Test, day one \u2013 live&quot;,&quot;format&quot;:{&quot;design&quot;:11,&quot;display&quot;:0,&quot;theme&quot;:2},&quot;context&quot;:&quot;LiveBlock&quot;}\"><a href=\"mailto:?subject=England v New Zealand: first men\u2019s cricket Test, day one \u2013 live&amp;body=https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/sport\/live\/2026\/jun\/04\/england-v-new-zealand-first-mens-cricket-test-day-one-live?CMP=share_btn_url&amp;page=with%3Ablock-6a2177498f08fbbd69e192a6#block-6a2177498f08fbbd69e192a6\" type=\"button\" class=\"dcr-1mulgdf\">Share<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"-3 -3 30 30\" focusable=\"false\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M19 16c1.675 0 3 1.35 3 3 0 1.675-1.325 3-3 3a2.97 2.97 0 0 1-2.975-3c0-.125 0-.275.025-.375L7.1 14.15a2.9 2.9 0 0 1-2.075.825C3.325 14.975 2 13.65 2 12a3.004 3.004 0 0 1 3.025-3.025c.775 0 1.5.35 2.075.875l8.95-4.475c-.025-.1-.025-.225-.025-.4A2.966 2.966 0 0 1 19 2c1.675 0 3 1.325 3 2.975C22 6.65 20.675 8 19 8c-.8 0-1.475-.325-2.05-.825l-8.975 4.45C8 11.7 8 11.825 8 12s0 .3-.025.375l8.975 4.45c.575-.5 1.25-.825 2.05-.825m0-12.8c-.975 0-1.8.775-1.8 1.775S18.025 6.8 19 6.8c1 0 1.825-.825 1.825-1.825S20 3.2 19 3.2m0 17.6c1 0 1.825-.825 1.825-1.8 0-1-.825-1.8-1.825-1.8-.975 0-1.8.8-1.8 1.8 0 .975.825 1.8 1.8 1.8\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/gu-island><\/footer>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"block-6a2176c88f08eeba35d80e85\" class=\"block dcr-1os4bxs\">\n<header class=\"dcr-88va8u\">\n<h2 class=\"dcr-1wl2b6o\">WICKET! England 33-3 (Bethell LBW b O&#8217;Rourke 6)<\/h2>\n<\/header>\n<p class=\"dcr-130mj7b\"><strong>Jacob Bethell 0-1 Will O\u2019Rourke.<\/strong> It was a superb delivery from O\u2019Rourke, much fuller than usual and angling back to hit the pad as Bethell missed an attempted drive. The ball deflected to slip, which brought the catch into play had Bethell inside-edged the ball onto the pad.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-130mj7b\">He had not \u2013 but he was plumb LBW and England are in the malodorous stuff. That was a slightly loose stroke from Bethell.<\/p>\n<footer class=\"dcr-3i7iba\"><gu-island name=\"ShareButton\" priority=\"feature\" deferuntil=\"visible\" props=\"{&quot;size&quot;:&quot;xsmall&quot;,&quot;pageId&quot;:&quot;sport\/live\/2026\/jun\/04\/england-v-new-zealand-first-mens-cricket-test-day-one-live&quot;,&quot;hash&quot;:&quot;block-6a2176c88f08eeba35d80e85&quot;,&quot;queryParams&quot;:{&quot;page&quot;:&quot;with:block-6a2176c88f08eeba35d80e85&quot;},&quot;webTitle&quot;:&quot;England v New Zealand: first men\u2019s cricket Test, day one \u2013 live&quot;,&quot;format&quot;:{&quot;design&quot;:11,&quot;display&quot;:0,&quot;theme&quot;:2},&quot;context&quot;:&quot;LiveBlock&quot;}\"><a href=\"mailto:?subject=England v New Zealand: first men\u2019s cricket Test, day one \u2013 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Both openers were got out, rather than giving their wickets away<s class=\"dcr-130mj7b\">, and if anything England haven\u2019t gone hard enough<\/s>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-130mj7b\">There were three reds on the Duckett dismissal, no umpire\u2019s call, so he was correct not to review. Smith gets some lavish outswing to the new batter Joe Root, who defends watchfully.<\/p>\n<footer class=\"dcr-3i7iba\"><gu-island name=\"ShareButton\" priority=\"feature\" deferuntil=\"visible\" props=\"{&quot;size&quot;:&quot;xsmall&quot;,&quot;pageId&quot;:&quot;sport\/live\/2026\/jun\/04\/england-v-new-zealand-first-mens-cricket-test-day-one-live&quot;,&quot;hash&quot;:&quot;block-6a21753c8f08119910f48a9d&quot;,&quot;queryParams&quot;:{&quot;page&quot;:&quot;with:block-6a21753c8f08119910f48a9d&quot;},&quot;webTitle&quot;:&quot;England v New Zealand: first men\u2019s cricket Test, day one \u2013 live&quot;,&quot;format&quot;:{&quot;design&quot;:11,&quot;display&quot;:0,&quot;theme&quot;:2},&quot;context&quot;:&quot;LiveBlock&quot;}\"><a href=\"mailto:?subject=England v New Zealand: first men\u2019s cricket Test, day one \u2013 live&amp;body=https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/sport\/live\/2026\/jun\/04\/england-v-new-zealand-first-mens-cricket-test-day-one-live?CMP=share_btn_url&amp;page=with%3Ablock-6a21753c8f08119910f48a9d#block-6a21753c8f08119910f48a9d\" type=\"button\" class=\"dcr-1mulgdf\">Share<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"-3 -3 30 30\" focusable=\"false\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M19 16c1.675 0 3 1.35 3 3 0 1.675-1.325 3-3 3a2.97 2.97 0 0 1-2.975-3c0-.125 0-.275.025-.375L7.1 14.15a2.9 2.9 0 0 1-2.075.825C3.325 14.975 2 13.65 2 12a3.004 3.004 0 0 1 3.025-3.025c.775 0 1.5.35 2.075.875l8.95-4.475c-.025-.1-.025-.225-.025-.4A2.966 2.966 0 0 1 19 2c1.675 0 3 1.325 3 2.975C22 6.65 20.675 8 19 8c-.8 0-1.475-.325-2.05-.825l-8.975 4.45C8 11.7 8 11.825 8 12s0 .3-.025.375l8.975 4.45c.575-.5 1.25-.825 2.05-.825m0-12.8c-.975 0-1.8.775-1.8 1.775S18.025 6.8 19 6.8c1 0 1.825-.825 1.825-1.825S20 3.2 19 3.2m0 17.6c1 0 1.825-.825 1.825-1.8 0-1-.825-1.8-1.825-1.8-.975 0-1.8.8-1.8 1.8 0 .975.825 1.8 1.8 1.8\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/gu-island><\/footer>\n<\/article>\n<aside data-ad-slot=\"true\" class=\"ad-slot-container ad-slot-desktop dcr-jko40v\"\/>\n<article id=\"block-6a2174ae8f08119910f48a97\" class=\"block dcr-1os4bxs\">\n<header class=\"dcr-88va8u\">\n<h2 class=\"dcr-1wl2b6o\">WICKET! England 31-2 (Duckett LBW b Smith 19)<\/h2>\n<\/header>\n<p class=\"dcr-130mj7b\">Nathan Smith strikes with his third ball of the match! Duckett, who struck the previous delivery for four, was caught in front by a length ball from around the wicket that nipped back sharply to hit both pads.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-130mj7b\">I thought Duckett would review \u2013 there was a bit of doubt over height \u2013 but after a discussion with Bethell he decided to walk off.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"4d3f29a5-a7c2-49c8-be5f-33717a98fcb1\" data-spacefinder-role=\"inline\" data-spacefinder-type=\"model.dotcomrendering.pageElements.ImageBlockElement\" class=\"dcr-173mewl\"><figcaption data-spacefinder-role=\"inline\" class=\"dcr-fd61eq\"><span class=\"dcr-1inf02i\"><svg width=\"18\" height=\"13\" viewbox=\"0 0 18 13\"><path d=\"M18 3.5v8l-1.5 1.5h-15l-1.5-1.5v-8l1.5-1.5h3.5l2-2h4l2 2h3.5l1.5 1.5zm-9 7.5c1.9 0 3.5-1.6 3.5-3.5s-1.6-3.5-3.5-3.5-3.5 1.6-3.5 3.5 1.6 3.5 3.5 3.5z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"dcr-1qvd3m6\">New Zealand&#8217;s Nathan Smith appeals successfully for the LBW wicket of England&#8217;s Ben Duckett.<\/span> Photograph: Andrew Boyers\/Action Images\/Reuters<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<footer class=\"dcr-3i7iba\"><gu-island name=\"ShareButton\" priority=\"feature\" deferuntil=\"visible\" props=\"{&quot;size&quot;:&quot;xsmall&quot;,&quot;pageId&quot;:&quot;sport\/live\/2026\/jun\/04\/england-v-new-zealand-first-mens-cricket-test-day-one-live&quot;,&quot;hash&quot;:&quot;block-6a2174ae8f08119910f48a97&quot;,&quot;queryParams&quot;:{&quot;page&quot;:&quot;with:block-6a2174ae8f08119910f48a97&quot;},&quot;webTitle&quot;:&quot;England v New Zealand: first men\u2019s cricket Test, day one \u2013 live&quot;,&quot;format&quot;:{&quot;design&quot;:11,&quot;display&quot;:0,&quot;theme&quot;:2},&quot;context&quot;:&quot;LiveBlock&quot;}\"><a href=\"mailto:?subject=England v New Zealand: first men\u2019s cricket Test, day one \u2013 live&amp;body=https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/sport\/live\/2026\/jun\/04\/england-v-new-zealand-first-mens-cricket-test-day-one-live?CMP=share_btn_url&amp;page=with%3Ablock-6a2174ae8f08119910f48a97#block-6a2174ae8f08119910f48a97\" type=\"button\" class=\"dcr-1mulgdf\">Share<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"-3 -3 30 30\" focusable=\"false\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M19 16c1.675 0 3 1.35 3 3 0 1.675-1.325 3-3 3a2.97 2.97 0 0 1-2.975-3c0-.125 0-.275.025-.375L7.1 14.15a2.9 2.9 0 0 1-2.075.825C3.325 14.975 2 13.65 2 12a3.004 3.004 0 0 1 3.025-3.025c.775 0 1.5.35 2.075.875l8.95-4.475c-.025-.1-.025-.225-.025-.4A2.966 2.966 0 0 1 19 2c1.675 0 3 1.325 3 2.975C22 6.65 20.675 8 19 8c-.8 0-1.475-.325-2.05-.825l-8.975 4.45C8 11.7 8 11.825 8 12s0 .3-.025.375l8.975 4.45c.575-.5 1.25-.825 2.05-.825m0-12.8c-.975 0-1.8.775-1.8 1.775S18.025 6.8 19 6.8c1 0 1.825-.825 1.825-1.825S20 3.2 19 3.2m0 17.6c1 0 1.825-.825 1.825-1.8 0-1-.825-1.8-1.825-1.8-.975 0-1.8.8-1.8 1.8 0 .975.825 1.8 1.8 1.8\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/gu-island><\/p>\n<p>Updated at\u00a0<time datetime=\"2026-06-04T13:28:23.000Z\" data-locale=\"en-us\" title=\"Thursday, June 4, 2026 at 09:28 AM Eastern Daylight Time\">09.28 EDT<\/time><\/p>\n<\/footer>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"block-6a2173858f08fbbd69e1926f\" class=\"block dcr-1os4bxs\">\n<header class=\"dcr-88va8u\"\/>\n<p class=\"dcr-130mj7b\"><strong>11th over: England 27-1 (Duckett 15, Bethell 4) <\/strong>O\u2019Rourke is on for Matt Henry, who suffered a back spasm in the first session and is off the field. That\u2019s a concern for New Zealand, though at least they have four specialist seamers in their team.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-130mj7b\">O\u2019Rourke\u2019s first ball is a jaffa, just back of a length and seaming past Duckett\u2019s outside edge. When he overpitches later in the over, Duckett times a classy push-drive through extra cover for three. Bethell sees our the rest of the over.<\/p>\n<footer class=\"dcr-3i7iba\"><gu-island name=\"ShareButton\" priority=\"feature\" deferuntil=\"visible\" props=\"{&quot;size&quot;:&quot;xsmall&quot;,&quot;pageId&quot;:&quot;sport\/live\/2026\/jun\/04\/england-v-new-zealand-first-mens-cricket-test-day-one-live&quot;,&quot;hash&quot;:&quot;block-6a2173858f08fbbd69e1926f&quot;,&quot;queryParams&quot;:{&quot;page&quot;:&quot;with:block-6a2173858f08fbbd69e1926f&quot;},&quot;webTitle&quot;:&quot;England v New Zealand: first men\u2019s cricket Test, day one \u2013 live&quot;,&quot;format&quot;:{&quot;design&quot;:11,&quot;display&quot;:0,&quot;theme&quot;:2},&quot;context&quot;:&quot;LiveBlock&quot;}\"><a href=\"mailto:?subject=England v New Zealand: first men\u2019s cricket Test, day one \u2013 live&amp;body=https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/sport\/live\/2026\/jun\/04\/england-v-new-zealand-first-mens-cricket-test-day-one-live?CMP=share_btn_url&amp;page=with%3Ablock-6a2173858f08fbbd69e1926f#block-6a2173858f08fbbd69e1926f\" type=\"button\" class=\"dcr-1mulgdf\">Share<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"-3 -3 30 30\" focusable=\"false\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M19 16c1.675 0 3 1.35 3 3 0 1.675-1.325 3-3 3a2.97 2.97 0 0 1-2.975-3c0-.125 0-.275.025-.375L7.1 14.15a2.9 2.9 0 0 1-2.075.825C3.325 14.975 2 13.65 2 12a3.004 3.004 0 0 1 3.025-3.025c.775 0 1.5.35 2.075.875l8.95-4.475c-.025-.1-.025-.225-.025-.4A2.966 2.966 0 0 1 19 2c1.675 0 3 1.325 3 2.975C22 6.65 20.675 8 19 8c-.8 0-1.475-.325-2.05-.825l-8.975 4.45C8 11.7 8 11.825 8 12s0 .3-.025.375l8.975 4.45c.575-.5 1.25-.825 2.05-.825m0-12.8c-.975 0-1.8.775-1.8 1.775S18.025 6.8 19 6.8c1 0 1.825-.825 1.825-1.825S20 3.2 19 3.2m0 17.6c1 0 1.825-.825 1.825-1.8 0-1-.825-1.8-1.825-1.8-.975 0-1.8.8-1.8 1.8 0 .975.825 1.8 1.8 1.8\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/gu-island><\/footer>\n<\/article>\n<aside data-ad-slot=\"true\" class=\"ad-slot-container dcr-jko40v\"\/>\n<article id=\"block-6a21734b8f08119910f48a81\" class=\"block dcr-1os4bxs\">\n<header class=\"dcr-88va8u\"\/>\n<p class=\"dcr-130mj7b\"><strong>Will O\u2019Rourke is going to start after lunch.<\/strong> If you haven\u2019t seen him before, you\u2019re in for a treat over the next month \u2013 he has the potential to be world No1.<\/p>\n<footer class=\"dcr-3i7iba\"><gu-island name=\"ShareButton\" priority=\"feature\" deferuntil=\"visible\" props=\"{&quot;size&quot;:&quot;xsmall&quot;,&quot;pageId&quot;:&quot;sport\/live\/2026\/jun\/04\/england-v-new-zealand-first-mens-cricket-test-day-one-live&quot;,&quot;hash&quot;:&quot;block-6a21734b8f08119910f48a81&quot;,&quot;queryParams&quot;:{&quot;page&quot;:&quot;with:block-6a21734b8f08119910f48a81&quot;},&quot;webTitle&quot;:&quot;England v New Zealand: first men\u2019s cricket Test, day one \u2013 live&quot;,&quot;format&quot;:{&quot;design&quot;:11,&quot;display&quot;:0,&quot;theme&quot;:2},&quot;context&quot;:&quot;LiveBlock&quot;}\"><a href=\"mailto:?subject=England v New Zealand: first men\u2019s cricket Test, day one \u2013 live&amp;body=https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/sport\/live\/2026\/jun\/04\/england-v-new-zealand-first-mens-cricket-test-day-one-live?CMP=share_btn_url&amp;page=with%3Ablock-6a21734b8f08119910f48a81#block-6a21734b8f08119910f48a81\" type=\"button\" class=\"dcr-1mulgdf\">Share<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"-3 -3 30 30\" focusable=\"false\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M19 16c1.675 0 3 1.35 3 3 0 1.675-1.325 3-3 3a2.97 2.97 0 0 1-2.975-3c0-.125 0-.275.025-.375L7.1 14.15a2.9 2.9 0 0 1-2.075.825C3.325 14.975 2 13.65 2 12a3.004 3.004 0 0 1 3.025-3.025c.775 0 1.5.35 2.075.875l8.95-4.475c-.025-.1-.025-.225-.025-.4A2.966 2.966 0 0 1 19 2c1.675 0 3 1.325 3 2.975C22 6.65 20.675 8 19 8c-.8 0-1.475-.325-2.05-.825l-8.975 4.45C8 11.7 8 11.825 8 12s0 .3-.025.375l8.975 4.45c.575-.5 1.25-.825 2.05-.825m0-12.8c-.975 0-1.8.775-1.8 1.775S18.025 6.8 19 6.8c1 0 1.825-.825 1.825-1.825S20 3.2 19 3.2m0 17.6c1 0 1.825-.825 1.825-1.8 0-1-.825-1.8-1.825-1.8-.975 0-1.8.8-1.8 1.8 0 .975.825 1.8 1.8 1.8\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/gu-island><\/p>\n<p>Updated at\u00a0<time datetime=\"2026-06-04T12:45:53.000Z\" data-locale=\"en-us\" title=\"Thursday, June 4, 2026 at 08:45 AM Eastern Daylight Time\">08.45 EDT<\/time><\/p>\n<\/footer>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"block-6a21727f8f08fbbd69e19245\" class=\"block dcr-1os4bxs\">\n<header class=\"dcr-88va8u\"\/>\n<p class=\"dcr-130mj7b\"><strong>Hello one and all, Rob here.<\/strong> There\u2019s good news and bad news. The bad news, for you, is that Tim is having laptop problems so I\u2019m taking over. The good news, for you and me, is that Jacob Bethell will be batting in a couple of minutes. We might even see him up against Will O\u2019Rourke for the first time* since their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/sport\/live\/2024\/dec\/16\/new-zealand-v-england-third-cricket-test-day-four-live-score-updates\" data-link-name=\"in body link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">immense contest at Hamilton<\/a> on 17 December 2024.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-130mj7b\"><em>* I think<\/em><\/p>\n<footer class=\"dcr-3i7iba\"><gu-island name=\"ShareButton\" priority=\"feature\" deferuntil=\"visible\" props=\"{&quot;size&quot;:&quot;xsmall&quot;,&quot;pageId&quot;:&quot;sport\/live\/2026\/jun\/04\/england-v-new-zealand-first-mens-cricket-test-day-one-live&quot;,&quot;hash&quot;:&quot;block-6a21727f8f08fbbd69e19245&quot;,&quot;queryParams&quot;:{&quot;page&quot;:&quot;with:block-6a21727f8f08fbbd69e19245&quot;},&quot;webTitle&quot;:&quot;England v New Zealand: first men\u2019s cricket Test, day one \u2013 live&quot;,&quot;format&quot;:{&quot;design&quot;:11,&quot;display&quot;:0,&quot;theme&quot;:2},&quot;context&quot;:&quot;LiveBlock&quot;}\"><a href=\"mailto:?subject=England v New Zealand: first men\u2019s cricket Test, day one \u2013 live&amp;body=https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/sport\/live\/2026\/jun\/04\/england-v-new-zealand-first-mens-cricket-test-day-one-live?CMP=share_btn_url&amp;page=with%3Ablock-6a21727f8f08fbbd69e19245#block-6a21727f8f08fbbd69e19245\" type=\"button\" class=\"dcr-1mulgdf\">Share<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"-3 -3 30 30\" focusable=\"false\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M19 16c1.675 0 3 1.35 3 3 0 1.675-1.325 3-3 3a2.97 2.97 0 0 1-2.975-3c0-.125 0-.275.025-.375L7.1 14.15a2.9 2.9 0 0 1-2.075.825C3.325 14.975 2 13.65 2 12a3.004 3.004 0 0 1 3.025-3.025c.775 0 1.5.35 2.075.875l8.95-4.475c-.025-.1-.025-.225-.025-.4A2.966 2.966 0 0 1 19 2c1.675 0 3 1.325 3 2.975C22 6.65 20.675 8 19 8c-.8 0-1.475-.325-2.05-.825l-8.975 4.45C8 11.7 8 11.825 8 12s0 .3-.025.375l8.975 4.45c.575-.5 1.25-.825 2.05-.825m0-12.8c-.975 0-1.8.775-1.8 1.775S18.025 6.8 19 6.8c1 0 1.825-.825 1.825-1.825S20 3.2 19 3.2m0 17.6c1 0 1.825-.825 1.825-1.8 0-1-.825-1.8-1.825-1.8-.975 0-1.8.8-1.8 1.8 0 .975.825 1.8 1.8 1.8\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/gu-island><\/footer>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"block-6a216f8b8f08fbbd69e1921b\" class=\"block dcr-1os4bxs\">\n<header class=\"dcr-88va8u\">\n<h2 class=\"dcr-1wl2b6o\">Resuming at 1.45!<\/h2>\n<\/header>\n<p class=\"dcr-130mj7b\">That said, the covers are off and the sun is out. Play will resume at 1.45pm, in about 15 minutes\u2026 if the rain doesn\u2019t return.<\/p>\n<footer class=\"dcr-3i7iba\"><gu-island name=\"ShareButton\" priority=\"feature\" deferuntil=\"visible\" props=\"{&quot;size&quot;:&quot;xsmall&quot;,&quot;pageId&quot;:&quot;sport\/live\/2026\/jun\/04\/england-v-new-zealand-first-mens-cricket-test-day-one-live&quot;,&quot;hash&quot;:&quot;block-6a216f8b8f08fbbd69e1921b&quot;,&quot;queryParams&quot;:{&quot;page&quot;:&quot;with:block-6a216f8b8f08fbbd69e1921b&quot;},&quot;webTitle&quot;:&quot;England v New Zealand: first men\u2019s cricket Test, day one \u2013 live&quot;,&quot;format&quot;:{&quot;design&quot;:11,&quot;display&quot;:0,&quot;theme&quot;:2},&quot;context&quot;:&quot;LiveBlock&quot;}\"><a href=\"mailto:?subject=England v New Zealand: first men\u2019s cricket Test, day one \u2013 live&amp;body=https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/sport\/live\/2026\/jun\/04\/england-v-new-zealand-first-mens-cricket-test-day-one-live?CMP=share_btn_url&amp;page=with%3Ablock-6a216f8b8f08fbbd69e1921b#block-6a216f8b8f08fbbd69e1921b\" type=\"button\" class=\"dcr-1mulgdf\">Share<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"-3 -3 30 30\" focusable=\"false\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M19 16c1.675 0 3 1.35 3 3 0 1.675-1.325 3-3 3a2.97 2.97 0 0 1-2.975-3c0-.125 0-.275.025-.375L7.1 14.15a2.9 2.9 0 0 1-2.075.825C3.325 14.975 2 13.65 2 12a3.004 3.004 0 0 1 3.025-3.025c.775 0 1.5.35 2.075.875l8.95-4.475c-.025-.1-.025-.225-.025-.4A2.966 2.966 0 0 1 19 2c1.675 0 3 1.325 3 2.975C22 6.65 20.675 8 19 8c-.8 0-1.475-.325-2.05-.825l-8.975 4.45C8 11.7 8 11.825 8 12s0 .3-.025.375l8.975 4.45c.575-.5 1.25-.825 2.05-.825m0-12.8c-.975 0-1.8.775-1.8 1.775S18.025 6.8 19 6.8c1 0 1.825-.825 1.825-1.825S20 3.2 19 3.2m0 17.6c1 0 1.825-.825 1.825-1.8 0-1-.825-1.8-1.825-1.8-.975 0-1.8.8-1.8 1.8 0 .975.825 1.8 1.8 1.8\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/gu-island><\/footer>\n<\/article>\n<aside data-ad-slot=\"true\" class=\"ad-slot-container ad-slot-desktop dcr-jko40v\"\/>\n<article id=\"block-6a216f258f08fbbd69e19213\" class=\"block dcr-1os4bxs\">\n<header class=\"dcr-88va8u\"\/>\n<p class=\"dcr-130mj7b\"><strong>Latest from a few miles south-west of Lord\u2019s.<\/strong> \u201cA while earlier,\u201d says Neil Parkes, \u201cwhen Bethell and Duckett where ducking and\u2026 bething (?), it was blowing a gale with horizontal rain here in Ealing and I was amazed they were out there. Now it\u2019s bright sun here. No wait, it\u2019s clouding over. No it\u2019s sun again. No wait\u2026 err.\u201d<\/p>\n<footer class=\"dcr-3i7iba\"><gu-island name=\"ShareButton\" priority=\"feature\" deferuntil=\"visible\" props=\"{&quot;size&quot;:&quot;xsmall&quot;,&quot;pageId&quot;:&quot;sport\/live\/2026\/jun\/04\/england-v-new-zealand-first-mens-cricket-test-day-one-live&quot;,&quot;hash&quot;:&quot;block-6a216f258f08fbbd69e19213&quot;,&quot;queryParams&quot;:{&quot;page&quot;:&quot;with:block-6a216f258f08fbbd69e19213&quot;},&quot;webTitle&quot;:&quot;England v New Zealand: first men\u2019s cricket Test, day one \u2013 live&quot;,&quot;format&quot;:{&quot;design&quot;:11,&quot;display&quot;:0,&quot;theme&quot;:2},&quot;context&quot;:&quot;LiveBlock&quot;}\"><a href=\"mailto:?subject=England v New Zealand: first men\u2019s cricket Test, day one \u2013 live&amp;body=https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/sport\/live\/2026\/jun\/04\/england-v-new-zealand-first-mens-cricket-test-day-one-live?CMP=share_btn_url&amp;page=with%3Ablock-6a216f258f08fbbd69e19213#block-6a216f258f08fbbd69e19213\" type=\"button\" class=\"dcr-1mulgdf\">Share<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"-3 -3 30 30\" focusable=\"false\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M19 16c1.675 0 3 1.35 3 3 0 1.675-1.325 3-3 3a2.97 2.97 0 0 1-2.975-3c0-.125 0-.275.025-.375L7.1 14.15a2.9 2.9 0 0 1-2.075.825C3.325 14.975 2 13.65 2 12a3.004 3.004 0 0 1 3.025-3.025c.775 0 1.5.35 2.075.875l8.95-4.475c-.025-.1-.025-.225-.025-.4A2.966 2.966 0 0 1 19 2c1.675 0 3 1.325 3 2.975C22 6.65 20.675 8 19 8c-.8 0-1.475-.325-2.05-.825l-8.975 4.45C8 11.7 8 11.825 8 12s0 .3-.025.375l8.975 4.45c.575-.5 1.25-.825 2.05-.825m0-12.8c-.975 0-1.8.775-1.8 1.775S18.025 6.8 19 6.8c1 0 1.825-.825 1.825-1.825S20 3.2 19 3.2m0 17.6c1 0 1.825-.825 1.825-1.8 0-1-.825-1.8-1.825-1.8-.975 0-1.8.8-1.8 1.8 0 .975.825 1.8 1.8 1.8\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/gu-island><\/footer>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"block-6a2167ec8f08119910f489a2\" class=\"block dcr-1os4bxs\">\n<header class=\"dcr-88va8u\">\n<h2 class=\"dcr-1wl2b6o\">Inspection at 1.30<\/h2>\n<\/header>\n<p class=\"dcr-130mj7b\">Sure enough, things are not looking so good.<\/p>\n<footer class=\"dcr-3i7iba\"><gu-island name=\"ShareButton\" priority=\"feature\" deferuntil=\"visible\" props=\"{&quot;size&quot;:&quot;xsmall&quot;,&quot;pageId&quot;:&quot;sport\/live\/2026\/jun\/04\/england-v-new-zealand-first-mens-cricket-test-day-one-live&quot;,&quot;hash&quot;:&quot;block-6a2167ec8f08119910f489a2&quot;,&quot;queryParams&quot;:{&quot;page&quot;:&quot;with:block-6a2167ec8f08119910f489a2&quot;},&quot;webTitle&quot;:&quot;England v New Zealand: first men\u2019s cricket Test, day one \u2013 live&quot;,&quot;format&quot;:{&quot;design&quot;:11,&quot;display&quot;:0,&quot;theme&quot;:2},&quot;context&quot;:&quot;LiveBlock&quot;}\"><a href=\"mailto:?subject=England v New Zealand: first men\u2019s cricket Test, day one \u2013 live&amp;body=https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/sport\/live\/2026\/jun\/04\/england-v-new-zealand-first-mens-cricket-test-day-one-live?CMP=share_btn_url&amp;page=with%3Ablock-6a2167ec8f08119910f489a2#block-6a2167ec8f08119910f489a2\" type=\"button\" class=\"dcr-1mulgdf\">Share<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"-3 -3 30 30\" focusable=\"false\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M19 16c1.675 0 3 1.35 3 3 0 1.675-1.325 3-3 3a2.97 2.97 0 0 1-2.975-3c0-.125 0-.275.025-.375L7.1 14.15a2.9 2.9 0 0 1-2.075.825C3.325 14.975 2 13.65 2 12a3.004 3.004 0 0 1 3.025-3.025c.775 0 1.5.35 2.075.875l8.95-4.475c-.025-.1-.025-.225-.025-.4A2.966 2.966 0 0 1 19 2c1.675 0 3 1.325 3 2.975C22 6.65 20.675 8 19 8c-.8 0-1.475-.325-2.05-.825l-8.975 4.45C8 11.7 8 11.825 8 12s0 .3-.025.375l8.975 4.45c.575-.5 1.25-.825 2.05-.825m0-12.8c-.975 0-1.8.775-1.8 1.775S18.025 6.8 19 6.8c1 0 1.825-.825 1.825-1.825S20 3.2 19 3.2m0 17.6c1 0 1.825-.825 1.825-1.8 0-1-.825-1.8-1.825-1.8-.975 0-1.8.8-1.8 1.8 0 .975.825 1.8 1.8 1.8\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/gu-island><\/footer>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"block-6a2165158f08fbbd69e1913e\" class=\"block dcr-1os4bxs\">\n<header class=\"dcr-88va8u\"\/>\n<p class=\"dcr-130mj7b\"><strong>Not wanting to put a dampener on things, but I\u2019ve just had a glance at the forecast.<\/strong> The chance of rain at Lord\u2019s from 1 to 2pm, according to the Met Office, is greater than 95 per cent. And it doesn\u2019t get much better in the hours after that: 80pc, 80pc, 70pc, 50pc\u2026 The best bet is 6-7pm, when it\u2019s 30pc.<\/p>\n<footer class=\"dcr-3i7iba\"><gu-island name=\"ShareButton\" priority=\"feature\" deferuntil=\"visible\" props=\"{&quot;size&quot;:&quot;xsmall&quot;,&quot;pageId&quot;:&quot;sport\/live\/2026\/jun\/04\/england-v-new-zealand-first-mens-cricket-test-day-one-live&quot;,&quot;hash&quot;:&quot;block-6a2165158f08fbbd69e1913e&quot;,&quot;queryParams&quot;:{&quot;page&quot;:&quot;with:block-6a2165158f08fbbd69e1913e&quot;},&quot;webTitle&quot;:&quot;England v New Zealand: first men\u2019s cricket Test, day one \u2013 live&quot;,&quot;format&quot;:{&quot;design&quot;:11,&quot;display&quot;:0,&quot;theme&quot;:2},&quot;context&quot;:&quot;LiveBlock&quot;}\"><a href=\"mailto:?subject=England v New Zealand: first men\u2019s cricket Test, day one \u2013 live&amp;body=https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/sport\/live\/2026\/jun\/04\/england-v-new-zealand-first-mens-cricket-test-day-one-live?CMP=share_btn_url&amp;page=with%3Ablock-6a2165158f08fbbd69e1913e#block-6a2165158f08fbbd69e1913e\" type=\"button\" class=\"dcr-1mulgdf\">Share<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"-3 -3 30 30\" focusable=\"false\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M19 16c1.675 0 3 1.35 3 3 0 1.675-1.325 3-3 3a2.97 2.97 0 0 1-2.975-3c0-.125 0-.275.025-.375L7.1 14.15a2.9 2.9 0 0 1-2.075.825C3.325 14.975 2 13.65 2 12a3.004 3.004 0 0 1 3.025-3.025c.775 0 1.5.35 2.075.875l8.95-4.475c-.025-.1-.025-.225-.025-.4A2.966 2.966 0 0 1 19 2c1.675 0 3 1.325 3 2.975C22 6.65 20.675 8 19 8c-.8 0-1.475-.325-2.05-.825l-8.975 4.45C8 11.7 8 11.825 8 12s0 .3-.025.375l8.975 4.45c.575-.5 1.25-.825 2.05-.825m0-12.8c-.975 0-1.8.775-1.8 1.775S18.025 6.8 19 6.8c1 0 1.825-.825 1.825-1.825S20 3.2 19 3.2m0 17.6c1 0 1.825-.825 1.825-1.8 0-1-.825-1.8-1.825-1.8-.975 0-1.8.8-1.8 1.8 0 .975.825 1.8 1.8 1.8\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/gu-island><\/p>\n<p>Updated at\u00a0<time datetime=\"2026-06-04T12:26:32.000Z\" data-locale=\"en-us\" title=\"Thursday, June 4, 2026 at 08:26 AM Eastern Daylight Time\">08.26 EDT<\/time><\/p>\n<\/footer>\n<\/article>\n<aside data-ad-slot=\"true\" class=\"ad-slot-container dcr-jko40v\"\/>\n<article id=\"block-6a21647f8f08119910f48971\" class=\"block dcr-1os4bxs\">\n<header class=\"dcr-88va8u\">\n<h2 class=\"dcr-1wl2b6o\">Lunch now, restart at 1.25 (all being well)<\/h2>\n<\/header>\n<p class=\"dcr-130mj7b\">\u201cSlightly better news,\u201d says Ian Ward on Sky. \u201cThere\u2019s going to be a restart at 1.25pm if there\u2019s no further rain\u2026. 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For home Tests, the BBC usually includes it on their match updates page (other, arguably superior, over-by-over update pages are available).\u201d Ha, thanks.<\/p>\n<footer class=\"dcr-3i7iba\"><gu-island name=\"ShareButton\" priority=\"feature\" deferuntil=\"visible\" props=\"{&quot;size&quot;:&quot;xsmall&quot;,&quot;pageId&quot;:&quot;sport\/live\/2026\/jun\/04\/england-v-new-zealand-first-mens-cricket-test-day-one-live&quot;,&quot;hash&quot;:&quot;block-6a2160fa8f08fbbd69e190f6&quot;,&quot;queryParams&quot;:{&quot;page&quot;:&quot;with:block-6a2160fa8f08fbbd69e190f6&quot;},&quot;webTitle&quot;:&quot;England v New Zealand: first men\u2019s cricket Test, day one \u2013 live&quot;,&quot;format&quot;:{&quot;design&quot;:11,&quot;display&quot;:0,&quot;theme&quot;:2},&quot;context&quot;:&quot;LiveBlock&quot;}\"><a href=\"mailto:?subject=England v New Zealand: first men\u2019s cricket Test, day one \u2013 live&amp;body=https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/sport\/live\/2026\/jun\/04\/england-v-new-zealand-first-mens-cricket-test-day-one-live?CMP=share_btn_url&amp;page=with%3Ablock-6a2160fa8f08fbbd69e190f6#block-6a2160fa8f08fbbd69e190f6\" type=\"button\" class=\"dcr-1mulgdf\">Share<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"-3 -3 30 30\" focusable=\"false\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M19 16c1.675 0 3 1.35 3 3 0 1.675-1.325 3-3 3a2.97 2.97 0 0 1-2.975-3c0-.125 0-.275.025-.375L7.1 14.15a2.9 2.9 0 0 1-2.075.825C3.325 14.975 2 13.65 2 12a3.004 3.004 0 0 1 3.025-3.025c.775 0 1.5.35 2.075.875l8.95-4.475c-.025-.1-.025-.225-.025-.4A2.966 2.966 0 0 1 19 2c1.675 0 3 1.325 3 2.975C22 6.65 20.675 8 19 8c-.8 0-1.475-.325-2.05-.825l-8.975 4.45C8 11.7 8 11.825 8 12s0 .3-.025.375l8.975 4.45c.575-.5 1.25-.825 2.05-.825m0-12.8c-.975 0-1.8.775-1.8 1.775S18.025 6.8 19 6.8c1 0 1.825-.825 1.825-1.825S20 3.2 19 3.2m0 17.6c1 0 1.825-.825 1.825-1.8 0-1-.825-1.8-1.825-1.8-.975 0-1.8.8-1.8 1.8 0 .975.825 1.8 1.8 1.8\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/gu-island><\/p>\n<p>Updated at\u00a0<time datetime=\"2026-06-04T11:30:53.000Z\" data-locale=\"en-us\" title=\"Thursday, June 4, 2026 at 07:30 AM Eastern Daylight Time\">07.30 EDT<\/time><\/p>\n<\/footer>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"block-6a21606a8f08fbbd69e190e7\" class=\"block dcr-1os4bxs\">\n<header class=\"dcr-88va8u\"\/>\n<p class=\"dcr-130mj7b\"><strong>\u201cKia ora, Tim, from a dismal evening in Rotorua, Aotearoa,\u201d says Graeme Simpson.<\/strong> \u201cA lovely tribute to Martin Crowe. Back in 1992, I directed Crowe on Crowe, a dialogue between Marty and his brother, Jeff.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-130mj7b\">\u201cThis was during the final of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/sport\/cricket\" data-link-name=\"in body link\" data-component=\"auto-linked-tag\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cricket<\/a> World Cup in NZ and Australia. At lunch in the NZ v Pakistan semi-final at Eden Park, the Black Caps were in good shape with a possible final at the MCG. Instead, they were blitzed. My crew were on the park as the team did a final lap of honour. Grown men in tears. Marty as staunch as ever\u2026 a final wave to the crowd, freeze frame, fade out on Brothers in Arms by Dire Straits.\u201d<\/p>\n<footer class=\"dcr-3i7iba\"><gu-island name=\"ShareButton\" priority=\"feature\" deferuntil=\"visible\" props=\"{&quot;size&quot;:&quot;xsmall&quot;,&quot;pageId&quot;:&quot;sport\/live\/2026\/jun\/04\/england-v-new-zealand-first-mens-cricket-test-day-one-live&quot;,&quot;hash&quot;:&quot;block-6a21606a8f08fbbd69e190e7&quot;,&quot;queryParams&quot;:{&quot;page&quot;:&quot;with:block-6a21606a8f08fbbd69e190e7&quot;},&quot;webTitle&quot;:&quot;England v New Zealand: first men\u2019s cricket Test, day one \u2013 live&quot;,&quot;format&quot;:{&quot;design&quot;:11,&quot;display&quot;:0,&quot;theme&quot;:2},&quot;context&quot;:&quot;LiveBlock&quot;}\"><a href=\"mailto:?subject=England v New Zealand: first men\u2019s cricket Test, day one \u2013 live&amp;body=https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/sport\/live\/2026\/jun\/04\/england-v-new-zealand-first-mens-cricket-test-day-one-live?CMP=share_btn_url&amp;page=with%3Ablock-6a21606a8f08fbbd69e190e7#block-6a21606a8f08fbbd69e190e7\" type=\"button\" class=\"dcr-1mulgdf\">Share<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"-3 -3 30 30\" focusable=\"false\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M19 16c1.675 0 3 1.35 3 3 0 1.675-1.325 3-3 3a2.97 2.97 0 0 1-2.975-3c0-.125 0-.275.025-.375L7.1 14.15a2.9 2.9 0 0 1-2.075.825C3.325 14.975 2 13.65 2 12a3.004 3.004 0 0 1 3.025-3.025c.775 0 1.5.35 2.075.875l8.95-4.475c-.025-.1-.025-.225-.025-.4A2.966 2.966 0 0 1 19 2c1.675 0 3 1.325 3 2.975C22 6.65 20.675 8 19 8c-.8 0-1.475-.325-2.05-.825l-8.975 4.45C8 11.7 8 11.825 8 12s0 .3-.025.375l8.975 4.45c.575-.5 1.25-.825 2.05-.825m0-12.8c-.975 0-1.8.775-1.8 1.775S18.025 6.8 19 6.8c1 0 1.825-.825 1.825-1.825S20 3.2 19 3.2m0 17.6c1 0 1.825-.825 1.825-1.8 0-1-.825-1.8-1.825-1.8-.975 0-1.8.8-1.8 1.8 0 .975.825 1.8 1.8 1.8\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/gu-island><\/footer>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"block-6a215f0c8f08119910f48923\" class=\"block dcr-1os4bxs\">\n<header class=\"dcr-88va8u\"\/>\n<p class=\"dcr-130mj7b\"><strong>Back to the weather.<\/strong> \u201cHere in central London,\u201d says Rob Grey, \u201cthe water is coming horizontally into my work canteen through an open door. Bad omen.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-130mj7b\">\u201cCan\u2019t help but feel the first and third innings will be the ones affected most, looking at the forecast. 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Pope\u2019s head did roll, but in the middle of the Ashes, not afterwards, so that was why I concentrated on Crawley. Personally I feel a bit sorry for both of them. Crawley\u2019s average, which has been much talked about, was good enough in home Tests \u2013 37. (He was awful against Matt Henry, though.) Pope was prematurely promoted to vice-captain, did all right when standing in for Ben Stokes, and then lost the job to Harry Brook, who has also been given it too early.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-130mj7b\">Brook had never given captaincy much thought and although he can be good on the field, it shows every time he speaks to the media. Meanwhile England have a one-day captain in waiting, who would bring far more experience both as a captain and as a white-ball player: Sam Curran.<\/p>\n<footer class=\"dcr-3i7iba\"><gu-island name=\"ShareButton\" priority=\"feature\" deferuntil=\"visible\" props=\"{&quot;size&quot;:&quot;xsmall&quot;,&quot;pageId&quot;:&quot;sport\/live\/2026\/jun\/04\/england-v-new-zealand-first-mens-cricket-test-day-one-live&quot;,&quot;hash&quot;:&quot;block-6a215c348f08119910f4890a&quot;,&quot;queryParams&quot;:{&quot;page&quot;:&quot;with:block-6a215c348f08119910f4890a&quot;},&quot;webTitle&quot;:&quot;England v New Zealand: first men\u2019s cricket Test, day one \u2013 live&quot;,&quot;format&quot;:{&quot;design&quot;:11,&quot;display&quot;:0,&quot;theme&quot;:2},&quot;context&quot;:&quot;LiveBlock&quot;}\"><a href=\"mailto:?subject=England v New Zealand: first men\u2019s cricket Test, day one \u2013 live&amp;body=https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/sport\/live\/2026\/jun\/04\/england-v-new-zealand-first-mens-cricket-test-day-one-live?CMP=share_btn_url&amp;page=with%3Ablock-6a215c348f08119910f4890a#block-6a215c348f08119910f4890a\" type=\"button\" class=\"dcr-1mulgdf\">Share<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"-3 -3 30 30\" focusable=\"false\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M19 16c1.675 0 3 1.35 3 3 0 1.675-1.325 3-3 3a2.97 2.97 0 0 1-2.975-3c0-.125 0-.275.025-.375L7.1 14.15a2.9 2.9 0 0 1-2.075.825C3.325 14.975 2 13.65 2 12a3.004 3.004 0 0 1 3.025-3.025c.775 0 1.5.35 2.075.875l8.95-4.475c-.025-.1-.025-.225-.025-.4A2.966 2.966 0 0 1 19 2c1.675 0 3 1.325 3 2.975C22 6.65 20.675 8 19 8c-.8 0-1.475-.325-2.05-.825l-8.975 4.45C8 11.7 8 11.825 8 12s0 .3-.025.375l8.975 4.45c.575-.5 1.25-.825 2.05-.825m0-12.8c-.975 0-1.8.775-1.8 1.775S18.025 6.8 19 6.8c1 0 1.825-.825 1.825-1.825S20 3.2 19 3.2m0 17.6c1 0 1.825-.825 1.825-1.8 0-1-.825-1.8-1.825-1.8-.975 0-1.8.8-1.8 1.8 0 .975.825 1.8 1.8 1.8\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/gu-island><\/footer>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"block-6a215b7a8f08fbbd69e190a1\" class=\"block dcr-1os4bxs\">\n<header class=\"dcr-88va8u\"\/>\n<p class=\"dcr-130mj7b\"><strong>\u201cIsn\u2019t it great to have Test cricket back after all that IPL nonsense?\u201d says Richard O\u2019Hagan.<\/strong> Let\u2019s assume that is a rhetorical question.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-130mj7b\">\u201cLovely that they are honouring Martin Crowe. The NZ social media team have been showing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lords.org\/lords\/news-stories\/portrait-of-late-new-zealand-cricketer-martin-crowe-unveiled-at-lord%E2%80%99s\" data-link-name=\"in body link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">the new portrait of him<\/a> in the Long Room. 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Why not blood a raw Baker instead of going back to Robinson? What does Rehan Ahmed need to do to get picked when he\u2019s miles better as a cricketer than Bashir will ever be? Was the \u2018we\u2019ll look at county cricket\u2019 just a PR line?<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-130mj7b\">\u201cMaybe I\u2019m still suffering from a bad Ashes hangover, but I just can\u2019t fathom how Baz is still in a job and to be honest, Duckett, Stokes and even Smith with the gloves are all fortunate to be in the XI.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-130mj7b\">Are you sure about Stokes? He may have tailed off with the bat, but his bowling in Australia was excellent. 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Cheers if you can help.\u201d I can\u2019t, sorry, but I suspect the OBO knows someone who can.<\/p>\n<footer class=\"dcr-3i7iba\"><gu-island name=\"ShareButton\" priority=\"feature\" deferuntil=\"visible\" props=\"{&quot;size&quot;:&quot;xsmall&quot;,&quot;pageId&quot;:&quot;sport\/live\/2026\/jun\/04\/england-v-new-zealand-first-mens-cricket-test-day-one-live&quot;,&quot;hash&quot;:&quot;block-6a2159f28f08fbbd69e19087&quot;,&quot;queryParams&quot;:{&quot;page&quot;:&quot;with:block-6a2159f28f08fbbd69e19087&quot;},&quot;webTitle&quot;:&quot;England v New Zealand: first men\u2019s cricket Test, day one \u2013 live&quot;,&quot;format&quot;:{&quot;design&quot;:11,&quot;display&quot;:0,&quot;theme&quot;:2},&quot;context&quot;:&quot;LiveBlock&quot;}\"><a href=\"mailto:?subject=England v New Zealand: first men\u2019s cricket Test, day one \u2013 live&amp;body=https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/sport\/live\/2026\/jun\/04\/england-v-new-zealand-first-mens-cricket-test-day-one-live?CMP=share_btn_url&amp;page=with%3Ablock-6a2159f28f08fbbd69e19087#block-6a2159f28f08fbbd69e19087\" type=\"button\" class=\"dcr-1mulgdf\">Share<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"-3 -3 30 30\" focusable=\"false\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M19 16c1.675 0 3 1.35 3 3 0 1.675-1.325 3-3 3a2.97 2.97 0 0 1-2.975-3c0-.125 0-.275.025-.375L7.1 14.15a2.9 2.9 0 0 1-2.075.825C3.325 14.975 2 13.65 2 12a3.004 3.004 0 0 1 3.025-3.025c.775 0 1.5.35 2.075.875l8.95-4.475c-.025-.1-.025-.225-.025-.4A2.966 2.966 0 0 1 19 2c1.675 0 3 1.325 3 2.975C22 6.65 20.675 8 19 8c-.8 0-1.475-.325-2.05-.825l-8.975 4.45C8 11.7 8 11.825 8 12s0 .3-.025.375l8.975 4.45c.575-.5 1.25-.825 2.05-.825m0-12.8c-.975 0-1.8.775-1.8 1.775S18.025 6.8 19 6.8c1 0 1.825-.825 1.825-1.825S20 3.2 19 3.2m0 17.6c1 0 1.825-.825 1.825-1.8 0-1-.825-1.8-1.825-1.8-.975 0-1.8.8-1.8 1.8 0 .975.825 1.8 1.8 1.8\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/gu-island><\/footer>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"block-6a2158e88f08fbbd69e19081\" class=\"block dcr-1os4bxs\">\n<header class=\"dcr-88va8u\"\/>\n<p class=\"dcr-130mj7b\"><strong>A good spot from Mark Puttick, in fact two.<\/strong> \u201cThis is the first England men\u2019s Lord\u2019s Test since May 2007 v West Indies not to feature one of Anderson, Broad, and Woakes.\u201d That was so long ago, the prime minister was Tony Blair.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-130mj7b\">\u201cNew Zealand are also Emilio Gay\u2019s fourth international opponents. He played T20s for Italy against Guernsey, Scotland, and the Netherlands.\u201d<\/p>\n<footer class=\"dcr-3i7iba\"><gu-island name=\"ShareButton\" priority=\"feature\" deferuntil=\"visible\" props=\"{&quot;size&quot;:&quot;xsmall&quot;,&quot;pageId&quot;:&quot;sport\/live\/2026\/jun\/04\/england-v-new-zealand-first-mens-cricket-test-day-one-live&quot;,&quot;hash&quot;:&quot;block-6a2158e88f08fbbd69e19081&quot;,&quot;queryParams&quot;:{&quot;page&quot;:&quot;with:block-6a2158e88f08fbbd69e19081&quot;},&quot;webTitle&quot;:&quot;England v New Zealand: first men\u2019s cricket Test, day one \u2013 live&quot;,&quot;format&quot;:{&quot;design&quot;:11,&quot;display&quot;:0,&quot;theme&quot;:2},&quot;context&quot;:&quot;LiveBlock&quot;}\"><a href=\"mailto:?subject=England v New Zealand: first men\u2019s cricket Test, day one \u2013 live&amp;body=https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/sport\/live\/2026\/jun\/04\/england-v-new-zealand-first-mens-cricket-test-day-one-live?CMP=share_btn_url&amp;page=with%3Ablock-6a2158e88f08fbbd69e19081#block-6a2158e88f08fbbd69e19081\" type=\"button\" class=\"dcr-1mulgdf\">Share<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"-3 -3 30 30\" focusable=\"false\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M19 16c1.675 0 3 1.35 3 3 0 1.675-1.325 3-3 3a2.97 2.97 0 0 1-2.975-3c0-.125 0-.275.025-.375L7.1 14.15a2.9 2.9 0 0 1-2.075.825C3.325 14.975 2 13.65 2 12a3.004 3.004 0 0 1 3.025-3.025c.775 0 1.5.35 2.075.875l8.95-4.475c-.025-.1-.025-.225-.025-.4A2.966 2.966 0 0 1 19 2c1.675 0 3 1.325 3 2.975C22 6.65 20.675 8 19 8c-.8 0-1.475-.325-2.05-.825l-8.975 4.45C8 11.7 8 11.825 8 12s0 .3-.025.375l8.975 4.45c.575-.5 1.25-.825 2.05-.825m0-12.8c-.975 0-1.8.775-1.8 1.775S18.025 6.8 19 6.8c1 0 1.825-.825 1.825-1.825S20 3.2 19 3.2m0 17.6c1 0 1.825-.825 1.825-1.8 0-1-.825-1.8-1.825-1.8-.975 0-1.8.8-1.8 1.8 0 .975.825 1.8 1.8 1.8\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/gu-island><\/footer>\n<\/article>\n<aside data-ad-slot=\"true\" class=\"ad-slot-container ad-slot-desktop dcr-jko40v\"\/>\n<article id=\"block-6a2157d98f08eeba35d80ca9\" class=\"block dcr-1os4bxs\">\n<header class=\"dcr-88va8u\"\/>\n<p class=\"dcr-130mj7b\"><strong>This is bad news for the crowd but good news for our mailbag.<\/strong> The first email I open comes from John Starbuck. \u201cThe OBO no more?\u201d he splutters. \u201cIt\u2019s always a good feeling to have the OBO going again but what\u2019s happened to its name. Has the Guardian\u2019s style change removed it? If so, we really ought to have a debate about this.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-130mj7b\">I couldn\u2019t possibly comment.<\/p>\n<footer class=\"dcr-3i7iba\"><gu-island name=\"ShareButton\" priority=\"feature\" deferuntil=\"visible\" props=\"{&quot;size&quot;:&quot;xsmall&quot;,&quot;pageId&quot;:&quot;sport\/live\/2026\/jun\/04\/england-v-new-zealand-first-mens-cricket-test-day-one-live&quot;,&quot;hash&quot;:&quot;block-6a2157d98f08eeba35d80ca9&quot;,&quot;queryParams&quot;:{&quot;page&quot;:&quot;with:block-6a2157d98f08eeba35d80ca9&quot;},&quot;webTitle&quot;:&quot;England v New Zealand: first men\u2019s cricket Test, day one \u2013 live&quot;,&quot;format&quot;:{&quot;design&quot;:11,&quot;display&quot;:0,&quot;theme&quot;:2},&quot;context&quot;:&quot;LiveBlock&quot;}\"><a href=\"mailto:?subject=England v New Zealand: first men\u2019s cricket Test, day one \u2013 live&amp;body=https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/sport\/live\/2026\/jun\/04\/england-v-new-zealand-first-mens-cricket-test-day-one-live?CMP=share_btn_url&amp;page=with%3Ablock-6a2157d98f08eeba35d80ca9#block-6a2157d98f08eeba35d80ca9\" type=\"button\" class=\"dcr-1mulgdf\">Share<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"-3 -3 30 30\" focusable=\"false\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M19 16c1.675 0 3 1.35 3 3 0 1.675-1.325 3-3 3a2.97 2.97 0 0 1-2.975-3c0-.125 0-.275.025-.375L7.1 14.15a2.9 2.9 0 0 1-2.075.825C3.325 14.975 2 13.65 2 12a3.004 3.004 0 0 1 3.025-3.025c.775 0 1.5.35 2.075.875l8.95-4.475c-.025-.1-.025-.225-.025-.4A2.966 2.966 0 0 1 19 2c1.675 0 3 1.325 3 2.975C22 6.65 20.675 8 19 8c-.8 0-1.475-.325-2.05-.825l-8.975 4.45C8 11.7 8 11.825 8 12s0 .3-.025.375l8.975 4.45c.575-.5 1.25-.825 2.05-.825m0-12.8c-.975 0-1.8.775-1.8 1.775S18.025 6.8 19 6.8c1 0 1.825-.825 1.825-1.825S20 3.2 19 3.2m0 17.6c1 0 1.825-.825 1.825-1.8 0-1-.825-1.8-1.825-1.8-.975 0-1.8.8-1.8 1.8 0 .975.825 1.8 1.8 1.8\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/gu-island><\/footer>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"block-6a2157728f08eeba35d80ca7\" class=\"block dcr-1os4bxs\">\n<header class=\"dcr-88va8u\">\n<h2 class=\"dcr-1wl2b6o\">Rain stops play!<\/h2>\n<\/header>\n<p class=\"dcr-130mj7b\">Here we go. A sharp shower sends the players running for the Long Room.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"d3c9f6d5-a11e-457f-b6df-a840610d2a1f\" data-spacefinder-role=\"inline\" data-spacefinder-type=\"model.dotcomrendering.pageElements.ImageBlockElement\" class=\"dcr-173mewl\"><figcaption data-spacefinder-role=\"inline\" class=\"dcr-fd61eq\"><span class=\"dcr-1inf02i\"><svg width=\"18\" height=\"13\" viewbox=\"0 0 18 13\"><path d=\"M18 3.5v8l-1.5 1.5h-15l-1.5-1.5v-8l1.5-1.5h3.5l2-2h4l2 2h3.5l1.5 1.5zm-9 7.5c1.9 0 3.5-1.6 3.5-3.5s-1.6-3.5-3.5-3.5-3.5 1.6-3.5 3.5 1.6 3.5 3.5 3.5z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"dcr-1qvd3m6\">Take cover.<\/span> Photograph: Keeran Marquis\/SPP\/Shutterstock<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<footer class=\"dcr-3i7iba\"><gu-island name=\"ShareButton\" priority=\"feature\" deferuntil=\"visible\" props=\"{&quot;size&quot;:&quot;xsmall&quot;,&quot;pageId&quot;:&quot;sport\/live\/2026\/jun\/04\/england-v-new-zealand-first-mens-cricket-test-day-one-live&quot;,&quot;hash&quot;:&quot;block-6a2157728f08eeba35d80ca7&quot;,&quot;queryParams&quot;:{&quot;page&quot;:&quot;with:block-6a2157728f08eeba35d80ca7&quot;},&quot;webTitle&quot;:&quot;England v New Zealand: first men\u2019s cricket Test, day one \u2013 live&quot;,&quot;format&quot;:{&quot;design&quot;:11,&quot;display&quot;:0,&quot;theme&quot;:2},&quot;context&quot;:&quot;LiveBlock&quot;}\"><a href=\"mailto:?subject=England v New Zealand: first men\u2019s cricket Test, day one \u2013 live&amp;body=https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/sport\/live\/2026\/jun\/04\/england-v-new-zealand-first-mens-cricket-test-day-one-live?CMP=share_btn_url&amp;page=with%3Ablock-6a2157728f08eeba35d80ca7#block-6a2157728f08eeba35d80ca7\" type=\"button\" class=\"dcr-1mulgdf\">Share<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"-3 -3 30 30\" focusable=\"false\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M19 16c1.675 0 3 1.35 3 3 0 1.675-1.325 3-3 3a2.97 2.97 0 0 1-2.975-3c0-.125 0-.275.025-.375L7.1 14.15a2.9 2.9 0 0 1-2.075.825C3.325 14.975 2 13.65 2 12a3.004 3.004 0 0 1 3.025-3.025c.775 0 1.5.35 2.075.875l8.95-4.475c-.025-.1-.025-.225-.025-.4A2.966 2.966 0 0 1 19 2c1.675 0 3 1.325 3 2.975C22 6.65 20.675 8 19 8c-.8 0-1.475-.325-2.05-.825l-8.975 4.45C8 11.7 8 11.825 8 12s0 .3-.025.375l8.975 4.45c.575-.5 1.25-.825 2.05-.825m0-12.8c-.975 0-1.8.775-1.8 1.775S18.025 6.8 19 6.8c1 0 1.825-.825 1.825-1.825S20 3.2 19 3.2m0 17.6c1 0 1.825-.825 1.825-1.8 0-1-.825-1.8-1.825-1.8-.975 0-1.8.8-1.8 1.8 0 .975.825 1.8 1.8 1.8\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/gu-island><\/p>\n<p>Updated at\u00a0<time datetime=\"2026-06-04T11:20:21.000Z\" data-locale=\"en-us\" title=\"Thursday, June 4, 2026 at 07:20 AM Eastern Daylight Time\">07.20 EDT<\/time><\/p>\n<\/footer>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"block-6a2156768f08eeba35d80c9c\" class=\"block dcr-1os4bxs\">\n<header class=\"dcr-88va8u\"\/>\n<p class=\"dcr-130mj7b\"><strong>10th over: England 24-1 (Duckett 12, Bethell 4)<\/strong> Jamieson continues and has an appeal for caught behind against Duckett, not given. Bethell plays a nice shot for two, coolly steered past gully.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-130mj7b\">\u201cNice to see Brendon McCullum finally back in England,\u201d says Ken Andrew, \u201cafter a big chunk of the season has already been played. I wonder if he\u2019s had a chance to get acquainted with his new opening batsman yet &#8230;\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-130mj7b\">Ha, fair point \u2013 the ECB should have said when they gave him the white-ball job as well, as the Test one, you can\u2019t do this from the other side of the world. But to be fair to Baz too, he\u2019s getting to know Gay now, sitting on the balcony with him.<\/p>\n<footer class=\"dcr-3i7iba\"><gu-island name=\"ShareButton\" priority=\"feature\" deferuntil=\"visible\" props=\"{&quot;size&quot;:&quot;xsmall&quot;,&quot;pageId&quot;:&quot;sport\/live\/2026\/jun\/04\/england-v-new-zealand-first-mens-cricket-test-day-one-live&quot;,&quot;hash&quot;:&quot;block-6a2156768f08eeba35d80c9c&quot;,&quot;queryParams&quot;:{&quot;page&quot;:&quot;with:block-6a2156768f08eeba35d80c9c&quot;},&quot;webTitle&quot;:&quot;England v New Zealand: first men\u2019s cricket Test, day one \u2013 live&quot;,&quot;format&quot;:{&quot;design&quot;:11,&quot;display&quot;:0,&quot;theme&quot;:2},&quot;context&quot;:&quot;LiveBlock&quot;}\"><a href=\"mailto:?subject=England v New Zealand: first men\u2019s cricket Test, day one \u2013 live&amp;body=https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/sport\/live\/2026\/jun\/04\/england-v-new-zealand-first-mens-cricket-test-day-one-live?CMP=share_btn_url&amp;page=with%3Ablock-6a2156768f08eeba35d80c9c#block-6a2156768f08eeba35d80c9c\" type=\"button\" class=\"dcr-1mulgdf\">Share<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"-3 -3 30 30\" focusable=\"false\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M19 16c1.675 0 3 1.35 3 3 0 1.675-1.325 3-3 3a2.97 2.97 0 0 1-2.975-3c0-.125 0-.275.025-.375L7.1 14.15a2.9 2.9 0 0 1-2.075.825C3.325 14.975 2 13.65 2 12a3.004 3.004 0 0 1 3.025-3.025c.775 0 1.5.35 2.075.875l8.95-4.475c-.025-.1-.025-.225-.025-.4A2.966 2.966 0 0 1 19 2c1.675 0 3 1.325 3 2.975C22 6.65 20.675 8 19 8c-.8 0-1.475-.325-2.05-.825l-8.975 4.45C8 11.7 8 11.825 8 12s0 .3-.025.375l8.975 4.45c.575-.5 1.25-.825 2.05-.825m0-12.8c-.975 0-1.8.775-1.8 1.775S18.025 6.8 19 6.8c1 0 1.825-.825 1.825-1.825S20 3.2 19 3.2m0 17.6c1 0 1.825-.825 1.825-1.8 0-1-.825-1.8-1.825-1.8-.975 0-1.8.8-1.8 1.8 0 .975.825 1.8 1.8 1.8\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/gu-island><\/footer>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"block-6a2155648f08eeba35d80c8d\" class=\"block dcr-1os4bxs\">\n<header class=\"dcr-88va8u\"\/>\n<p class=\"dcr-130mj7b\"><strong>9th over: England 21-1 (Duckett 11, Bethell 2)<\/strong> Tom Latham makes his first bowling change, replacing Henry with Nathan Smith, who is shorter and skiddier. He doesn\u2019t need a loosener, jagging his first ball past Bethell\u2019s defensive prod. After that there are five more dots. \u201cVery good first over from Smith,\u201d says Mike Atherton.<\/p>\n<footer class=\"dcr-3i7iba\"><gu-island name=\"ShareButton\" priority=\"feature\" deferuntil=\"visible\" props=\"{&quot;size&quot;:&quot;xsmall&quot;,&quot;pageId&quot;:&quot;sport\/live\/2026\/jun\/04\/england-v-new-zealand-first-mens-cricket-test-day-one-live&quot;,&quot;hash&quot;:&quot;block-6a2155648f08eeba35d80c8d&quot;,&quot;queryParams&quot;:{&quot;page&quot;:&quot;with:block-6a2155648f08eeba35d80c8d&quot;},&quot;webTitle&quot;:&quot;England v New Zealand: first men\u2019s cricket Test, day one \u2013 live&quot;,&quot;format&quot;:{&quot;design&quot;:11,&quot;display&quot;:0,&quot;theme&quot;:2},&quot;context&quot;:&quot;LiveBlock&quot;}\"><a href=\"mailto:?subject=England v New Zealand: first men\u2019s cricket Test, day one \u2013 live&amp;body=https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/sport\/live\/2026\/jun\/04\/england-v-new-zealand-first-mens-cricket-test-day-one-live?CMP=share_btn_url&amp;page=with%3Ablock-6a2155648f08eeba35d80c8d#block-6a2155648f08eeba35d80c8d\" type=\"button\" class=\"dcr-1mulgdf\">Share<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"-3 -3 30 30\" focusable=\"false\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M19 16c1.675 0 3 1.35 3 3 0 1.675-1.325 3-3 3a2.97 2.97 0 0 1-2.975-3c0-.125 0-.275.025-.375L7.1 14.15a2.9 2.9 0 0 1-2.075.825C3.325 14.975 2 13.65 2 12a3.004 3.004 0 0 1 3.025-3.025c.775 0 1.5.35 2.075.875l8.95-4.475c-.025-.1-.025-.225-.025-.4A2.966 2.966 0 0 1 19 2c1.675 0 3 1.325 3 2.975C22 6.65 20.675 8 19 8c-.8 0-1.475-.325-2.05-.825l-8.975 4.45C8 11.7 8 11.825 8 12s0 .3-.025.375l8.975 4.45c.575-.5 1.25-.825 2.05-.825m0-12.8c-.975 0-1.8.775-1.8 1.775S18.025 6.8 19 6.8c1 0 1.825-.825 1.825-1.825S20 3.2 19 3.2m0 17.6c1 0 1.825-.825 1.825-1.8 0-1-.825-1.8-1.825-1.8-.975 0-1.8.8-1.8 1.8 0 .975.825 1.8 1.8 1.8\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/gu-island><\/footer>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"block-6a21541e8f08eeba35d80c6f\" class=\"block dcr-1os4bxs\">\n<header class=\"dcr-88va8u\"\/>\n<p class=\"dcr-130mj7b\"><strong>8th over: England 21-1 (Duckett 11, Bethell 2)<\/strong> Duckett seems keener than usual to get forward and he needs to be on a slow pitch. When he drives Jamieson through the covers, he gets only two for it. But then Jamieson surprises him with some bounce and he has to take a blow to the glove. At the end of the over he has a conference with Bethell. It\u2019s odd to see Duckett with no Crawley, Little Without Large.<\/p>\n<footer class=\"dcr-3i7iba\"><gu-island name=\"ShareButton\" priority=\"feature\" deferuntil=\"visible\" props=\"{&quot;size&quot;:&quot;xsmall&quot;,&quot;pageId&quot;:&quot;sport\/live\/2026\/jun\/04\/england-v-new-zealand-first-mens-cricket-test-day-one-live&quot;,&quot;hash&quot;:&quot;block-6a21541e8f08eeba35d80c6f&quot;,&quot;queryParams&quot;:{&quot;page&quot;:&quot;with:block-6a21541e8f08eeba35d80c6f&quot;},&quot;webTitle&quot;:&quot;England v New Zealand: first men\u2019s cricket Test, day one \u2013 live&quot;,&quot;format&quot;:{&quot;design&quot;:11,&quot;display&quot;:0,&quot;theme&quot;:2},&quot;context&quot;:&quot;LiveBlock&quot;}\"><a href=\"mailto:?subject=England v New Zealand: first men\u2019s cricket Test, day one \u2013 live&amp;body=https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/sport\/live\/2026\/jun\/04\/england-v-new-zealand-first-mens-cricket-test-day-one-live?CMP=share_btn_url&amp;page=with%3Ablock-6a21541e8f08eeba35d80c6f#block-6a21541e8f08eeba35d80c6f\" type=\"button\" class=\"dcr-1mulgdf\">Share<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"-3 -3 30 30\" focusable=\"false\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M19 16c1.675 0 3 1.35 3 3 0 1.675-1.325 3-3 3a2.97 2.97 0 0 1-2.975-3c0-.125 0-.275.025-.375L7.1 14.15a2.9 2.9 0 0 1-2.075.825C3.325 14.975 2 13.65 2 12a3.004 3.004 0 0 1 3.025-3.025c.775 0 1.5.35 2.075.875l8.95-4.475c-.025-.1-.025-.225-.025-.4A2.966 2.966 0 0 1 19 2c1.675 0 3 1.325 3 2.975C22 6.65 20.675 8 19 8c-.8 0-1.475-.325-2.05-.825l-8.975 4.45C8 11.7 8 11.825 8 12s0 .3-.025.375l8.975 4.45c.575-.5 1.25-.825 2.05-.825m0-12.8c-.975 0-1.8.775-1.8 1.775S18.025 6.8 19 6.8c1 0 1.825-.825 1.825-1.825S20 3.2 19 3.2m0 17.6c1 0 1.825-.825 1.825-1.8 0-1-.825-1.8-1.825-1.8-.975 0-1.8.8-1.8 1.8 0 .975.825 1.8 1.8 1.8\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/gu-island><\/footer>\n<\/article>\n<aside data-ad-slot=\"true\" class=\"ad-slot-container ad-slot-desktop dcr-jko40v\"\/>\n<article id=\"block-6a2153ab8f08eeba35d80c6b\" class=\"block dcr-1os4bxs\">\n<header class=\"dcr-88va8u\"\/>\n<p class=\"dcr-130mj7b\"><strong>7th over: England 19-1 (Duckett 9, Bethell 2)<\/strong> Just a single from Henry\u2019s fourth over. Nasser said there was a drop of rain a moment ago, but now the sun has come out. The British weather is like the British electorate: more capricious than it used to be.<\/p>\n<footer class=\"dcr-3i7iba\"><gu-island name=\"ShareButton\" priority=\"feature\" deferuntil=\"visible\" props=\"{&quot;size&quot;:&quot;xsmall&quot;,&quot;pageId&quot;:&quot;sport\/live\/2026\/jun\/04\/england-v-new-zealand-first-mens-cricket-test-day-one-live&quot;,&quot;hash&quot;:&quot;block-6a2153ab8f08eeba35d80c6b&quot;,&quot;queryParams&quot;:{&quot;page&quot;:&quot;with:block-6a2153ab8f08eeba35d80c6b&quot;},&quot;webTitle&quot;:&quot;England v New Zealand: first men\u2019s cricket Test, day one \u2013 live&quot;,&quot;format&quot;:{&quot;design&quot;:11,&quot;display&quot;:0,&quot;theme&quot;:2},&quot;context&quot;:&quot;LiveBlock&quot;}\"><a href=\"mailto:?subject=England v New Zealand: first men\u2019s cricket Test, day one \u2013 live&amp;body=https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/sport\/live\/2026\/jun\/04\/england-v-new-zealand-first-mens-cricket-test-day-one-live?CMP=share_btn_url&amp;page=with%3Ablock-6a2153ab8f08eeba35d80c6b#block-6a2153ab8f08eeba35d80c6b\" type=\"button\" class=\"dcr-1mulgdf\">Share<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"-3 -3 30 30\" focusable=\"false\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M19 16c1.675 0 3 1.35 3 3 0 1.675-1.325 3-3 3a2.97 2.97 0 0 1-2.975-3c0-.125 0-.275.025-.375L7.1 14.15a2.9 2.9 0 0 1-2.075.825C3.325 14.975 2 13.65 2 12a3.004 3.004 0 0 1 3.025-3.025c.775 0 1.5.35 2.075.875l8.95-4.475c-.025-.1-.025-.225-.025-.4A2.966 2.966 0 0 1 19 2c1.675 0 3 1.325 3 2.975C22 6.65 20.675 8 19 8c-.8 0-1.475-.325-2.05-.825l-8.975 4.45C8 11.7 8 11.825 8 12s0 .3-.025.375l8.975 4.45c.575-.5 1.25-.825 2.05-.825m0-12.8c-.975 0-1.8.775-1.8 1.775S18.025 6.8 19 6.8c1 0 1.825-.825 1.825-1.825S20 3.2 19 3.2m0 17.6c1 0 1.825-.825 1.825-1.8 0-1-.825-1.8-1.825-1.8-.975 0-1.8.8-1.8 1.8 0 .975.825 1.8 1.8 1.8\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/gu-island><\/footer>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"block-6a2152df8f08fbbd69e1902f\" class=\"block dcr-1os4bxs\">\n<header class=\"dcr-88va8u\"\/>\n<p class=\"dcr-130mj7b\"><strong>6th over: England 18-1 (Duckett 8, Bethell 2)<\/strong> It wasn\u2019t just a good ball: Daryl Mitchell took a good catch, down by his ankles at first slip. So Gay has to go and here\u2019s another young left-hander, Jacob Bethell, whose last Test innings was his first Test hundred at Sydney, in fact his first in first-class cricket. He\u2019s strong on the back foot and shows it immediately with a cut for two.<\/p>\n<footer class=\"dcr-3i7iba\"><gu-island name=\"ShareButton\" priority=\"feature\" deferuntil=\"visible\" props=\"{&quot;size&quot;:&quot;xsmall&quot;,&quot;pageId&quot;:&quot;sport\/live\/2026\/jun\/04\/england-v-new-zealand-first-mens-cricket-test-day-one-live&quot;,&quot;hash&quot;:&quot;block-6a2152df8f08fbbd69e1902f&quot;,&quot;queryParams&quot;:{&quot;page&quot;:&quot;with:block-6a2152df8f08fbbd69e1902f&quot;},&quot;webTitle&quot;:&quot;England v New Zealand: first men\u2019s cricket Test, day one \u2013 live&quot;,&quot;format&quot;:{&quot;design&quot;:11,&quot;display&quot;:0,&quot;theme&quot;:2},&quot;context&quot;:&quot;LiveBlock&quot;}\"><a href=\"mailto:?subject=England v New Zealand: first men\u2019s cricket Test, day one \u2013 live&amp;body=https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/sport\/live\/2026\/jun\/04\/england-v-new-zealand-first-mens-cricket-test-day-one-live?CMP=share_btn_url&amp;page=with%3Ablock-6a2152df8f08fbbd69e1902f#block-6a2152df8f08fbbd69e1902f\" type=\"button\" class=\"dcr-1mulgdf\">Share<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"-3 -3 30 30\" focusable=\"false\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M19 16c1.675 0 3 1.35 3 3 0 1.675-1.325 3-3 3a2.97 2.97 0 0 1-2.975-3c0-.125 0-.275.025-.375L7.1 14.15a2.9 2.9 0 0 1-2.075.825C3.325 14.975 2 13.65 2 12a3.004 3.004 0 0 1 3.025-3.025c.775 0 1.5.35 2.075.875l8.95-4.475c-.025-.1-.025-.225-.025-.4A2.966 2.966 0 0 1 19 2c1.675 0 3 1.325 3 2.975C22 6.65 20.675 8 19 8c-.8 0-1.475-.325-2.05-.825l-8.975 4.45C8 11.7 8 11.825 8 12s0 .3-.025.375l8.975 4.45c.575-.5 1.25-.825 2.05-.825m0-12.8c-.975 0-1.8.775-1.8 1.775S18.025 6.8 19 6.8c1 0 1.825-.825 1.825-1.825S20 3.2 19 3.2m0 17.6c1 0 1.825-.825 1.825-1.8 0-1-.825-1.8-1.825-1.8-.975 0-1.8.8-1.8 1.8 0 .975.825 1.8 1.8 1.8\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/gu-island><\/p>\n<p>Updated at\u00a0<time datetime=\"2026-06-04T10:29:49.000Z\" data-locale=\"en-us\" title=\"Thursday, June 4, 2026 at 06:29 AM Eastern Daylight Time\">06.29 EDT<\/time><\/p>\n<\/footer>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"block-6a2151db8f08119910f48890\" class=\"block dcr-1os4bxs\">\n<header class=\"dcr-88va8u\">\n<h2 class=\"dcr-1wl2b6o\">WICKET! Gay c Mitchell b Jamieson 8 (England 16-1)<\/h2>\n<\/header>\n<p class=\"dcr-130mj7b\">Ah what a shame for Emilio Gay\u2026 but it does take a good ball to get rid of him. Jamieson finds the line, the length, the lift and the edge.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"8e1a616d-a09e-4d65-96c6-f3b237b50677\" data-spacefinder-role=\"inline\" data-spacefinder-type=\"model.dotcomrendering.pageElements.ImageBlockElement\" class=\"dcr-173mewl\"><figcaption data-spacefinder-role=\"inline\" class=\"dcr-fd61eq\"><span class=\"dcr-1inf02i\"><svg width=\"18\" height=\"13\" viewbox=\"0 0 18 13\"><path d=\"M18 3.5v8l-1.5 1.5h-15l-1.5-1.5v-8l1.5-1.5h3.5l2-2h4l2 2h3.5l1.5 1.5zm-9 7.5c1.9 0 3.5-1.6 3.5-3.5s-1.6-3.5-3.5-3.5-3.5 1.6-3.5 3.5 1.6 3.5 3.5 3.5z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"dcr-1qvd3m6\">New Zealand&#8217;s Kyle Jamieson prepares to snaffle the ball and send England&#8217;s Emilio Gay back to the pavilion.<\/span> Photograph: Andrew Boyers\/Action Images\/Reuters<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<footer class=\"dcr-3i7iba\"><gu-island name=\"ShareButton\" priority=\"feature\" deferuntil=\"visible\" props=\"{&quot;size&quot;:&quot;xsmall&quot;,&quot;pageId&quot;:&quot;sport\/live\/2026\/jun\/04\/england-v-new-zealand-first-mens-cricket-test-day-one-live&quot;,&quot;hash&quot;:&quot;block-6a2151db8f08119910f48890&quot;,&quot;queryParams&quot;:{&quot;page&quot;:&quot;with:block-6a2151db8f08119910f48890&quot;},&quot;webTitle&quot;:&quot;England v New Zealand: first men\u2019s cricket Test, day one \u2013 live&quot;,&quot;format&quot;:{&quot;design&quot;:11,&quot;display&quot;:0,&quot;theme&quot;:2},&quot;context&quot;:&quot;LiveBlock&quot;}\"><a href=\"mailto:?subject=England v New Zealand: first men\u2019s cricket Test, day one \u2013 live&amp;body=https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/sport\/live\/2026\/jun\/04\/england-v-new-zealand-first-mens-cricket-test-day-one-live?CMP=share_btn_url&amp;page=with%3Ablock-6a2151db8f08119910f48890#block-6a2151db8f08119910f48890\" type=\"button\" class=\"dcr-1mulgdf\">Share<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"-3 -3 30 30\" focusable=\"false\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M19 16c1.675 0 3 1.35 3 3 0 1.675-1.325 3-3 3a2.97 2.97 0 0 1-2.975-3c0-.125 0-.275.025-.375L7.1 14.15a2.9 2.9 0 0 1-2.075.825C3.325 14.975 2 13.65 2 12a3.004 3.004 0 0 1 3.025-3.025c.775 0 1.5.35 2.075.875l8.95-4.475c-.025-.1-.025-.225-.025-.4A2.966 2.966 0 0 1 19 2c1.675 0 3 1.325 3 2.975C22 6.65 20.675 8 19 8c-.8 0-1.475-.325-2.05-.825l-8.975 4.45C8 11.7 8 11.825 8 12s0 .3-.025.375l8.975 4.45c.575-.5 1.25-.825 2.05-.825m0-12.8c-.975 0-1.8.775-1.8 1.775S18.025 6.8 19 6.8c1 0 1.825-.825 1.825-1.825S20 3.2 19 3.2m0 17.6c1 0 1.825-.825 1.825-1.8 0-1-.825-1.8-1.825-1.8-.975 0-1.8.8-1.8 1.8 0 .975.825 1.8 1.8 1.8\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/gu-island><\/p>\n<p>Updated at\u00a0<time datetime=\"2026-06-04T11:51:05.000Z\" data-locale=\"en-us\" title=\"Thursday, June 4, 2026 at 07:51 AM Eastern Daylight Time\">07.51 EDT<\/time><\/p>\n<\/footer>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"block-6a2151398f08eeba35d80c64\" class=\"block dcr-1os4bxs\">\n<header class=\"dcr-88va8u\"\/>\n<p class=\"dcr-130mj7b\"><strong>5th over: England 15-0 (Duckett 7, Gay 8)<\/strong> England get their first runs that actually involve some running as Duckett tucks Henry off his hip for two. Then the openers change ends for the first time as Duckett repeats the shot to a ball that swings in late. The skies are still a darker shade of grey.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"1ab6a3ff-73f2-491c-9766-fb9132543cd3\" data-spacefinder-role=\"inline\" data-spacefinder-type=\"model.dotcomrendering.pageElements.ImageBlockElement\" class=\"dcr-173mewl\"><figcaption data-spacefinder-role=\"inline\" class=\"dcr-fd61eq\"><span class=\"dcr-1inf02i\"><svg width=\"18\" height=\"13\" viewbox=\"0 0 18 13\"><path d=\"M18 3.5v8l-1.5 1.5h-15l-1.5-1.5v-8l1.5-1.5h3.5l2-2h4l2 2h3.5l1.5 1.5zm-9 7.5c1.9 0 3.5-1.6 3.5-3.5s-1.6-3.5-3.5-3.5-3.5 1.6-3.5 3.5 1.6 3.5 3.5 3.5z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"dcr-1qvd3m6\">Ominous.<br \/><\/span> Photograph: James Marsh\/Shutterstock<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<footer class=\"dcr-3i7iba\"><gu-island name=\"ShareButton\" priority=\"feature\" deferuntil=\"visible\" props=\"{&quot;size&quot;:&quot;xsmall&quot;,&quot;pageId&quot;:&quot;sport\/live\/2026\/jun\/04\/england-v-new-zealand-first-mens-cricket-test-day-one-live&quot;,&quot;hash&quot;:&quot;block-6a2151398f08eeba35d80c64&quot;,&quot;queryParams&quot;:{&quot;page&quot;:&quot;with:block-6a2151398f08eeba35d80c64&quot;},&quot;webTitle&quot;:&quot;England v New Zealand: first men\u2019s cricket Test, day one \u2013 live&quot;,&quot;format&quot;:{&quot;design&quot;:11,&quot;display&quot;:0,&quot;theme&quot;:2},&quot;context&quot;:&quot;LiveBlock&quot;}\"><a href=\"mailto:?subject=England v New Zealand: first men\u2019s cricket Test, day one \u2013 live&amp;body=https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/sport\/live\/2026\/jun\/04\/england-v-new-zealand-first-mens-cricket-test-day-one-live?CMP=share_btn_url&amp;page=with%3Ablock-6a2151398f08eeba35d80c64#block-6a2151398f08eeba35d80c64\" type=\"button\" class=\"dcr-1mulgdf\">Share<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"-3 -3 30 30\" focusable=\"false\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M19 16c1.675 0 3 1.35 3 3 0 1.675-1.325 3-3 3a2.97 2.97 0 0 1-2.975-3c0-.125 0-.275.025-.375L7.1 14.15a2.9 2.9 0 0 1-2.075.825C3.325 14.975 2 13.65 2 12a3.004 3.004 0 0 1 3.025-3.025c.775 0 1.5.35 2.075.875l8.95-4.475c-.025-.1-.025-.225-.025-.4A2.966 2.966 0 0 1 19 2c1.675 0 3 1.325 3 2.975C22 6.65 20.675 8 19 8c-.8 0-1.475-.325-2.05-.825l-8.975 4.45C8 11.7 8 11.825 8 12s0 .3-.025.375l8.975 4.45c.575-.5 1.25-.825 2.05-.825m0-12.8c-.975 0-1.8.775-1.8 1.775S18.025 6.8 19 6.8c1 0 1.825-.825 1.825-1.825S20 3.2 19 3.2m0 17.6c1 0 1.825-.825 1.825-1.8 0-1-.825-1.8-1.825-1.8-.975 0-1.8.8-1.8 1.8 0 .975.825 1.8 1.8 1.8\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/gu-island><\/p>\n<p>Updated at\u00a0<time datetime=\"2026-06-04T11:24:09.000Z\" data-locale=\"en-us\" title=\"Thursday, June 4, 2026 at 07:24 AM Eastern Daylight Time\">07.24 EDT<\/time><\/p>\n<\/footer>\n<\/article>\n<aside data-ad-slot=\"true\" class=\"ad-slot-container ad-slot-desktop dcr-jko40v\"\/>\n<article id=\"block-6a214fe28f08eeba35d80c55\" class=\"block dcr-1os4bxs\">\n<header class=\"dcr-88va8u\"\/>\n<p class=\"dcr-130mj7b\"><strong>4th over: England 12-0 (Duckett 4, Gay 8)<\/strong> England are getting \u2019em in boundaries. Gay gets a full ball from Jamieson and on-drives for four, holding the pose. \u201cNothing wrong with that,\u201d says Nasser Hussain. \u201cIt means you\u2019re in a good technical position.\u201d The next ball beats Gay outside off and for a moment Tom Blundell thinks there\u2019s a thin edge. Then he tries his first cut and doesn\u2019t middle it at all. Nasser blames the pitch: \u201cthe bounce on the first morning is non-existent.\u201d The over ends with a stifled appeal for LBW. Jamieson is finding his radar.<\/p>\n<footer class=\"dcr-3i7iba\"><gu-island name=\"ShareButton\" priority=\"feature\" deferuntil=\"visible\" props=\"{&quot;size&quot;:&quot;xsmall&quot;,&quot;pageId&quot;:&quot;sport\/live\/2026\/jun\/04\/england-v-new-zealand-first-mens-cricket-test-day-one-live&quot;,&quot;hash&quot;:&quot;block-6a214fe28f08eeba35d80c55&quot;,&quot;queryParams&quot;:{&quot;page&quot;:&quot;with:block-6a214fe28f08eeba35d80c55&quot;},&quot;webTitle&quot;:&quot;England v New Zealand: first men\u2019s cricket Test, day one \u2013 live&quot;,&quot;format&quot;:{&quot;design&quot;:11,&quot;display&quot;:0,&quot;theme&quot;:2},&quot;context&quot;:&quot;LiveBlock&quot;}\"><a href=\"mailto:?subject=England v New Zealand: first men\u2019s cricket Test, day one \u2013 live&amp;body=https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/sport\/live\/2026\/jun\/04\/england-v-new-zealand-first-mens-cricket-test-day-one-live?CMP=share_btn_url&amp;page=with%3Ablock-6a214fe28f08eeba35d80c55#block-6a214fe28f08eeba35d80c55\" type=\"button\" class=\"dcr-1mulgdf\">Share<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"-3 -3 30 30\" focusable=\"false\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M19 16c1.675 0 3 1.35 3 3 0 1.675-1.325 3-3 3a2.97 2.97 0 0 1-2.975-3c0-.125 0-.275.025-.375L7.1 14.15a2.9 2.9 0 0 1-2.075.825C3.325 14.975 2 13.65 2 12a3.004 3.004 0 0 1 3.025-3.025c.775 0 1.5.35 2.075.875l8.95-4.475c-.025-.1-.025-.225-.025-.4A2.966 2.966 0 0 1 19 2c1.675 0 3 1.325 3 2.975C22 6.65 20.675 8 19 8c-.8 0-1.475-.325-2.05-.825l-8.975 4.45C8 11.7 8 11.825 8 12s0 .3-.025.375l8.975 4.45c.575-.5 1.25-.825 2.05-.825m0-12.8c-.975 0-1.8.775-1.8 1.775S18.025 6.8 19 6.8c1 0 1.825-.825 1.825-1.825S20 3.2 19 3.2m0 17.6c1 0 1.825-.825 1.825-1.8 0-1-.825-1.8-1.825-1.8-.975 0-1.8.8-1.8 1.8 0 .975.825 1.8 1.8 1.8\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/gu-island><\/footer>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"block-6a214f338f08fbbd69e1901a\" class=\"block dcr-1os4bxs\">\n<header class=\"dcr-88va8u\"\/>\n<p class=\"dcr-130mj7b\"><strong>3rd over: England 8-0 (Duckett 4, Gay 4)<\/strong> Duckett, facing Henry again, finally finds the middle of the bat. He drives the first ball to mid-off and the second to the boundary at extra-cover, with conviction.<\/p>\n<footer class=\"dcr-3i7iba\"><gu-island name=\"ShareButton\" priority=\"feature\" deferuntil=\"visible\" props=\"{&quot;size&quot;:&quot;xsmall&quot;,&quot;pageId&quot;:&quot;sport\/live\/2026\/jun\/04\/england-v-new-zealand-first-mens-cricket-test-day-one-live&quot;,&quot;hash&quot;:&quot;block-6a214f338f08fbbd69e1901a&quot;,&quot;queryParams&quot;:{&quot;page&quot;:&quot;with:block-6a214f338f08fbbd69e1901a&quot;},&quot;webTitle&quot;:&quot;England v New Zealand: first men\u2019s cricket Test, day one \u2013 live&quot;,&quot;format&quot;:{&quot;design&quot;:11,&quot;display&quot;:0,&quot;theme&quot;:2},&quot;context&quot;:&quot;LiveBlock&quot;}\"><a href=\"mailto:?subject=England v New Zealand: first men\u2019s cricket Test, day one \u2013 live&amp;body=https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/sport\/live\/2026\/jun\/04\/england-v-new-zealand-first-mens-cricket-test-day-one-live?CMP=share_btn_url&amp;page=with%3Ablock-6a214f338f08fbbd69e1901a#block-6a214f338f08fbbd69e1901a\" type=\"button\" class=\"dcr-1mulgdf\">Share<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"-3 -3 30 30\" focusable=\"false\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M19 16c1.675 0 3 1.35 3 3 0 1.675-1.325 3-3 3a2.97 2.97 0 0 1-2.975-3c0-.125 0-.275.025-.375L7.1 14.15a2.9 2.9 0 0 1-2.075.825C3.325 14.975 2 13.65 2 12a3.004 3.004 0 0 1 3.025-3.025c.775 0 1.5.35 2.075.875l8.95-4.475c-.025-.1-.025-.225-.025-.4A2.966 2.966 0 0 1 19 2c1.675 0 3 1.325 3 2.975C22 6.65 20.675 8 19 8c-.8 0-1.475-.325-2.05-.825l-8.975 4.45C8 11.7 8 11.825 8 12s0 .3-.025.375l8.975 4.45c.575-.5 1.25-.825 2.05-.825m0-12.8c-.975 0-1.8.775-1.8 1.775S18.025 6.8 19 6.8c1 0 1.825-.825 1.825-1.825S20 3.2 19 3.2m0 17.6c1 0 1.825-.825 1.825-1.8 0-1-.825-1.8-1.825-1.8-.975 0-1.8.8-1.8 1.8 0 .975.825 1.8 1.8 1.8\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/gu-island><\/footer>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"block-6a214e5e8f08119910f4886c\" class=\"block dcr-1os4bxs\">\n<header class=\"dcr-88va8u\"\/>\n<p class=\"dcr-130mj7b\"><strong>2nd over: England 4-0 (Duckett 0, Gay 4)<\/strong> Jamieson manages to land the other five balls and find some swing, but his line and length are all over the place. 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Gay guides it away behind square and smiles like a man who wasn\u2019t expecting that.<\/p>\n<footer class=\"dcr-3i7iba\"><gu-island name=\"ShareButton\" priority=\"feature\" deferuntil=\"visible\" props=\"{&quot;size&quot;:&quot;xsmall&quot;,&quot;pageId&quot;:&quot;sport\/live\/2026\/jun\/04\/england-v-new-zealand-first-mens-cricket-test-day-one-live&quot;,&quot;hash&quot;:&quot;block-6a214de38f08119910f48868&quot;,&quot;queryParams&quot;:{&quot;page&quot;:&quot;with:block-6a214de38f08119910f48868&quot;},&quot;webTitle&quot;:&quot;England v New Zealand: first men\u2019s cricket Test, day one \u2013 live&quot;,&quot;format&quot;:{&quot;design&quot;:11,&quot;display&quot;:0,&quot;theme&quot;:2},&quot;context&quot;:&quot;LiveBlock&quot;}\"><a href=\"mailto:?subject=England v New Zealand: first men\u2019s cricket Test, day one \u2013 live&amp;body=https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/sport\/live\/2026\/jun\/04\/england-v-new-zealand-first-mens-cricket-test-day-one-live?CMP=share_btn_url&amp;page=with%3Ablock-6a214de38f08119910f48868#block-6a214de38f08119910f48868\" type=\"button\" class=\"dcr-1mulgdf\">Share<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"-3 -3 30 30\" focusable=\"false\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M19 16c1.675 0 3 1.35 3 3 0 1.675-1.325 3-3 3a2.97 2.97 0 0 1-2.975-3c0-.125 0-.275.025-.375L7.1 14.15a2.9 2.9 0 0 1-2.075.825C3.325 14.975 2 13.65 2 12a3.004 3.004 0 0 1 3.025-3.025c.775 0 1.5.35 2.075.875l8.95-4.475c-.025-.1-.025-.225-.025-.4A2.966 2.966 0 0 1 19 2c1.675 0 3 1.325 3 2.975C22 6.65 20.675 8 19 8c-.8 0-1.475-.325-2.05-.825l-8.975 4.45C8 11.7 8 11.825 8 12s0 .3-.025.375l8.975 4.45c.575-.5 1.25-.825 2.05-.825m0-12.8c-.975 0-1.8.775-1.8 1.775S18.025 6.8 19 6.8c1 0 1.825-.825 1.825-1.825S20 3.2 19 3.2m0 17.6c1 0 1.825-.825 1.825-1.8 0-1-.825-1.8-1.825-1.8-.975 0-1.8.8-1.8 1.8 0 .975.825 1.8 1.8 1.8\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/gu-island><\/footer>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"block-6a214cca8f08fbbd69e18ff6\" class=\"block dcr-1os4bxs\">\n<header class=\"dcr-88va8u\"\/>\n<p class=\"dcr-130mj7b\"><strong>1st over: England 0-0 (Duckett 0, Gay 0)<\/strong> The bowler is Matt Henry, the first ball a damp squib \u2013 a grubber outside off. Duckett leaves it, and the next one, which at least reaches the keeper aboce his ankles. Duckett does play at the third ball, and misses! He leaves the fourth and nudges the fifth and sixth. That may be the most sedate over of Duckett\u2019s career.<\/p>\n<footer class=\"dcr-3i7iba\"><gu-island name=\"ShareButton\" priority=\"feature\" deferuntil=\"visible\" props=\"{&quot;size&quot;:&quot;xsmall&quot;,&quot;pageId&quot;:&quot;sport\/live\/2026\/jun\/04\/england-v-new-zealand-first-mens-cricket-test-day-one-live&quot;,&quot;hash&quot;:&quot;block-6a214cca8f08fbbd69e18ff6&quot;,&quot;queryParams&quot;:{&quot;page&quot;:&quot;with:block-6a214cca8f08fbbd69e18ff6&quot;},&quot;webTitle&quot;:&quot;England v New Zealand: first men\u2019s cricket Test, day one \u2013 live&quot;,&quot;format&quot;:{&quot;design&quot;:11,&quot;display&quot;:0,&quot;theme&quot;:2},&quot;context&quot;:&quot;LiveBlock&quot;}\"><a href=\"mailto:?subject=England v New Zealand: first men\u2019s cricket Test, day one \u2013 live&amp;body=https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/sport\/live\/2026\/jun\/04\/england-v-new-zealand-first-mens-cricket-test-day-one-live?CMP=share_btn_url&amp;page=with%3Ablock-6a214cca8f08fbbd69e18ff6#block-6a214cca8f08fbbd69e18ff6\" type=\"button\" class=\"dcr-1mulgdf\">Share<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"-3 -3 30 30\" focusable=\"false\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M19 16c1.675 0 3 1.35 3 3 0 1.675-1.325 3-3 3a2.97 2.97 0 0 1-2.975-3c0-.125 0-.275.025-.375L7.1 14.15a2.9 2.9 0 0 1-2.075.825C3.325 14.975 2 13.65 2 12a3.004 3.004 0 0 1 3.025-3.025c.775 0 1.5.35 2.075.875l8.95-4.475c-.025-.1-.025-.225-.025-.4A2.966 2.966 0 0 1 19 2c1.675 0 3 1.325 3 2.975C22 6.65 20.675 8 19 8c-.8 0-1.475-.325-2.05-.825l-8.975 4.45C8 11.7 8 11.825 8 12s0 .3-.025.375l8.975 4.45c.575-.5 1.25-.825 2.05-.825m0-12.8c-.975 0-1.8.775-1.8 1.775S18.025 6.8 19 6.8c1 0 1.825-.825 1.825-1.825S20 3.2 19 3.2m0 17.6c1 0 1.825-.825 1.825-1.8 0-1-.825-1.8-1.825-1.8-.975 0-1.8.8-1.8 1.8 0 .975.825 1.8 1.8 1.8\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/gu-island><\/footer>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"block-6a214c0f8f08fbbd69e18fee\" class=\"block dcr-1os4bxs\">\n<header class=\"dcr-88va8u\"\/>\n<p class=\"dcr-130mj7b\"><strong>The bell is rung by Emma Crowe, daughter of Martin,<\/strong> another fine player who didn\u2019t live all that long. The series is being played for the Crowe-Thorpe Trophy. The anthems are sung. The England players head off with a few squeezes of the hand for Emilio Gay. The New Zealanders gather in a huddle. The openers, Gay and Ben Duckett, half-run to the middle.<\/p>\n<footer class=\"dcr-3i7iba\"><gu-island name=\"ShareButton\" priority=\"feature\" deferuntil=\"visible\" props=\"{&quot;size&quot;:&quot;xsmall&quot;,&quot;pageId&quot;:&quot;sport\/live\/2026\/jun\/04\/england-v-new-zealand-first-mens-cricket-test-day-one-live&quot;,&quot;hash&quot;:&quot;block-6a214c0f8f08fbbd69e18fee&quot;,&quot;queryParams&quot;:{&quot;page&quot;:&quot;with:block-6a214c0f8f08fbbd69e18fee&quot;},&quot;webTitle&quot;:&quot;England v New Zealand: first men\u2019s cricket Test, day one \u2013 live&quot;,&quot;format&quot;:{&quot;design&quot;:11,&quot;display&quot;:0,&quot;theme&quot;:2},&quot;context&quot;:&quot;LiveBlock&quot;}\"><a href=\"mailto:?subject=England v New Zealand: first men\u2019s cricket Test, day one \u2013 live&amp;body=https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/sport\/live\/2026\/jun\/04\/england-v-new-zealand-first-mens-cricket-test-day-one-live?CMP=share_btn_url&amp;page=with%3Ablock-6a214c0f8f08fbbd69e18fee#block-6a214c0f8f08fbbd69e18fee\" type=\"button\" class=\"dcr-1mulgdf\">Share<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"-3 -3 30 30\" focusable=\"false\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M19 16c1.675 0 3 1.35 3 3 0 1.675-1.325 3-3 3a2.97 2.97 0 0 1-2.975-3c0-.125 0-.275.025-.375L7.1 14.15a2.9 2.9 0 0 1-2.075.825C3.325 14.975 2 13.65 2 12a3.004 3.004 0 0 1 3.025-3.025c.775 0 1.5.35 2.075.875l8.95-4.475c-.025-.1-.025-.225-.025-.4A2.966 2.966 0 0 1 19 2c1.675 0 3 1.325 3 2.975C22 6.65 20.675 8 19 8c-.8 0-1.475-.325-2.05-.825l-8.975 4.45C8 11.7 8 11.825 8 12s0 .3-.025.375l8.975 4.45c.575-.5 1.25-.825 2.05-.825m0-12.8c-.975 0-1.8.775-1.8 1.775S18.025 6.8 19 6.8c1 0 1.825-.825 1.825-1.825S20 3.2 19 3.2m0 17.6c1 0 1.825-.825 1.825-1.8 0-1-.825-1.8-1.825-1.8-.975 0-1.8.8-1.8 1.8 0 .975.825 1.8 1.8 1.8\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/gu-island><\/footer>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"block-6a214aab8f08fbbd69e18fdd\" class=\"block dcr-1os4bxs\">\n<header class=\"dcr-88va8u\"\/>\n<p class=\"dcr-130mj7b\"><strong>The teams come out \u2013 both teams, in full, to take their places in one long, elegant line.<\/strong> Emilio Gay leans his bat against an ad hoarding and chews his gum. There\u2019s a minute\u2019s silence, the announcer says, \u201cas we remember some of the greats of our game\u201d. The faces on the scoreboard include Robin Smith and Hugh Morris, both gone too soon, and the equally well-loved MJK Smith.<\/p>\n<footer class=\"dcr-3i7iba\"><gu-island name=\"ShareButton\" priority=\"feature\" deferuntil=\"visible\" props=\"{&quot;size&quot;:&quot;xsmall&quot;,&quot;pageId&quot;:&quot;sport\/live\/2026\/jun\/04\/england-v-new-zealand-first-mens-cricket-test-day-one-live&quot;,&quot;hash&quot;:&quot;block-6a214aab8f08fbbd69e18fdd&quot;,&quot;queryParams&quot;:{&quot;page&quot;:&quot;with:block-6a214aab8f08fbbd69e18fdd&quot;},&quot;webTitle&quot;:&quot;England v New Zealand: first men\u2019s cricket Test, day one \u2013 live&quot;,&quot;format&quot;:{&quot;design&quot;:11,&quot;display&quot;:0,&quot;theme&quot;:2},&quot;context&quot;:&quot;LiveBlock&quot;}\"><a href=\"mailto:?subject=England v New Zealand: first men\u2019s cricket Test, day one \u2013 live&amp;body=https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/sport\/live\/2026\/jun\/04\/england-v-new-zealand-first-mens-cricket-test-day-one-live?CMP=share_btn_url&amp;page=with%3Ablock-6a214aab8f08fbbd69e18fdd#block-6a214aab8f08fbbd69e18fdd\" type=\"button\" class=\"dcr-1mulgdf\">Share<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"-3 -3 30 30\" focusable=\"false\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M19 16c1.675 0 3 1.35 3 3 0 1.675-1.325 3-3 3a2.97 2.97 0 0 1-2.975-3c0-.125 0-.275.025-.375L7.1 14.15a2.9 2.9 0 0 1-2.075.825C3.325 14.975 2 13.65 2 12a3.004 3.004 0 0 1 3.025-3.025c.775 0 1.5.35 2.075.875l8.95-4.475c-.025-.1-.025-.225-.025-.4A2.966 2.966 0 0 1 19 2c1.675 0 3 1.325 3 2.975C22 6.65 20.675 8 19 8c-.8 0-1.475-.325-2.05-.825l-8.975 4.45C8 11.7 8 11.825 8 12s0 .3-.025.375l8.975 4.45c.575-.5 1.25-.825 2.05-.825m0-12.8c-.975 0-1.8.775-1.8 1.775S18.025 6.8 19 6.8c1 0 1.825-.825 1.825-1.825S20 3.2 19 3.2m0 17.6c1 0 1.825-.825 1.825-1.8 0-1-.825-1.8-1.825-1.8-.975 0-1.8.8-1.8 1.8 0 .975.825 1.8 1.8 1.8\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/gu-island><\/p>\n<p>Updated at\u00a0<time datetime=\"2026-06-04T09:57:21.000Z\" data-locale=\"en-us\" title=\"Thursday, June 4, 2026 at 05:57 AM Eastern Daylight Time\">05.57 EDT<\/time><\/p>\n<\/footer>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"block-6a2149c18f08119910f4881c\" class=\"block dcr-1os4bxs\">\n<header class=\"dcr-88va8u\"\/>\n<p class=\"dcr-130mj7b\"><strong>The second email of the day comes from inside the ground.<\/strong> \u201cMorning Tim,\u201d says Nick Parish. \u201cIt\u2019s been a long and winding road to me first seeing a Test match at Lord\u2019s. In 2022 I had tickets for the fourth day against South Africa and England lost in 3 days. In 2024 I had tickets for the fourth day against West Indies \u2013 I guess that was marginally better, because at least that time England won in 3 days.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-130mj7b\">\u201cLearning from my mistakes, this year I have gone for the first day, only to face a tube strike and an apocalyptic weather forecast only a week after it was 33C. However I\u2019m here, with a smile and the requisite two tinnies, and very much looking forward to it all. However much \u2018it all\u2019 is.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-130mj7b\">Hoping you have a ball. Or even 540 balls.<\/p>\n<footer class=\"dcr-3i7iba\"><gu-island name=\"ShareButton\" priority=\"feature\" deferuntil=\"visible\" props=\"{&quot;size&quot;:&quot;xsmall&quot;,&quot;pageId&quot;:&quot;sport\/live\/2026\/jun\/04\/england-v-new-zealand-first-mens-cricket-test-day-one-live&quot;,&quot;hash&quot;:&quot;block-6a2149c18f08119910f4881c&quot;,&quot;queryParams&quot;:{&quot;page&quot;:&quot;with:block-6a2149c18f08119910f4881c&quot;},&quot;webTitle&quot;:&quot;England v New Zealand: first men\u2019s cricket Test, day one \u2013 live&quot;,&quot;format&quot;:{&quot;design&quot;:11,&quot;display&quot;:0,&quot;theme&quot;:2},&quot;context&quot;:&quot;LiveBlock&quot;}\"><a href=\"mailto:?subject=England v New Zealand: first men\u2019s cricket Test, day one \u2013 live&amp;body=https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/sport\/live\/2026\/jun\/04\/england-v-new-zealand-first-mens-cricket-test-day-one-live?CMP=share_btn_url&amp;page=with%3Ablock-6a2149c18f08119910f4881c#block-6a2149c18f08119910f4881c\" type=\"button\" class=\"dcr-1mulgdf\">Share<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"-3 -3 30 30\" focusable=\"false\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M19 16c1.675 0 3 1.35 3 3 0 1.675-1.325 3-3 3a2.97 2.97 0 0 1-2.975-3c0-.125 0-.275.025-.375L7.1 14.15a2.9 2.9 0 0 1-2.075.825C3.325 14.975 2 13.65 2 12a3.004 3.004 0 0 1 3.025-3.025c.775 0 1.5.35 2.075.875l8.95-4.475c-.025-.1-.025-.225-.025-.4A2.966 2.966 0 0 1 19 2c1.675 0 3 1.325 3 2.975C22 6.65 20.675 8 19 8c-.8 0-1.475-.325-2.05-.825l-8.975 4.45C8 11.7 8 11.825 8 12s0 .3-.025.375l8.975 4.45c.575-.5 1.25-.825 2.05-.825m0-12.8c-.975 0-1.8.775-1.8 1.775S18.025 6.8 19 6.8c1 0 1.825-.825 1.825-1.825S20 3.2 19 3.2m0 17.6c1 0 1.825-.825 1.825-1.8 0-1-.825-1.8-1.825-1.8-.975 0-1.8.8-1.8 1.8 0 .975.825 1.8 1.8 1.8\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/gu-island><\/footer>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"block-6a2148cc8f08119910f4880f\" class=\"block dcr-1os4bxs\">\n<header class=\"dcr-88va8u\">\n<h2 class=\"dcr-1wl2b6o\">Teams in full<\/h2>\n<\/header>\n<p class=\"dcr-130mj7b\"><strong>England<\/strong> 1 Ben Duckett, 2 Emilio Gay, 3 Jacob Bethell, 4 Joe Root, 5 Harry Brook, 6 Jamie Smith (wkt), 7 Ben Stokes (capt), 8 Gus Atkinson, 9 Ollie Robinson, 10 Josh Tongue, 11 Shoaib Bashir.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-130mj7b\"><strong>New Zealand<\/strong> 1 Tom Latham (capt), 2 Devon Conway, 3 Kane Williamson, 4 Rachin Ravindra, 5 Dary Mitchell, 6 Tom Blundell (wkt), 7 Glenn Phillips, 8 Kyle Jamieson, 9 Nathan Smith, 10 Matt Henry, 11 Will O\u2019Rourke.<\/p>\n<footer class=\"dcr-3i7iba\"><gu-island name=\"ShareButton\" priority=\"feature\" deferuntil=\"visible\" props=\"{&quot;size&quot;:&quot;xsmall&quot;,&quot;pageId&quot;:&quot;sport\/live\/2026\/jun\/04\/england-v-new-zealand-first-mens-cricket-test-day-one-live&quot;,&quot;hash&quot;:&quot;block-6a2148cc8f08119910f4880f&quot;,&quot;queryParams&quot;:{&quot;page&quot;:&quot;with:block-6a2148cc8f08119910f4880f&quot;},&quot;webTitle&quot;:&quot;England v New Zealand: first men\u2019s cricket Test, day one \u2013 live&quot;,&quot;format&quot;:{&quot;design&quot;:11,&quot;display&quot;:0,&quot;theme&quot;:2},&quot;context&quot;:&quot;LiveBlock&quot;}\"><a href=\"mailto:?subject=England v New Zealand: first men\u2019s cricket Test, day one \u2013 live&amp;body=https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/sport\/live\/2026\/jun\/04\/england-v-new-zealand-first-mens-cricket-test-day-one-live?CMP=share_btn_url&amp;page=with%3Ablock-6a2148cc8f08119910f4880f#block-6a2148cc8f08119910f4880f\" type=\"button\" class=\"dcr-1mulgdf\">Share<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"-3 -3 30 30\" focusable=\"false\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M19 16c1.675 0 3 1.35 3 3 0 1.675-1.325 3-3 3a2.97 2.97 0 0 1-2.975-3c0-.125 0-.275.025-.375L7.1 14.15a2.9 2.9 0 0 1-2.075.825C3.325 14.975 2 13.65 2 12a3.004 3.004 0 0 1 3.025-3.025c.775 0 1.5.35 2.075.875l8.95-4.475c-.025-.1-.025-.225-.025-.4A2.966 2.966 0 0 1 19 2c1.675 0 3 1.325 3 2.975C22 6.65 20.675 8 19 8c-.8 0-1.475-.325-2.05-.825l-8.975 4.45C8 11.7 8 11.825 8 12s0 .3-.025.375l8.975 4.45c.575-.5 1.25-.825 2.05-.825m0-12.8c-.975 0-1.8.775-1.8 1.775S18.025 6.8 19 6.8c1 0 1.825-.825 1.825-1.825S20 3.2 19 3.2m0 17.6c1 0 1.825-.825 1.825-1.8 0-1-.825-1.8-1.825-1.8-.975 0-1.8.8-1.8 1.8 0 .975.825 1.8 1.8 1.8\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/gu-island><\/footer>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"block-6a2147928f08eeba35d80bdb\" class=\"block dcr-1os4bxs\">\n<header class=\"dcr-88va8u\">\n<h2 class=\"dcr-1wl2b6o\">Teams in brief<\/h2>\n<\/header>\n<p class=\"dcr-130mj7b\">New Zealand have opted for the extra seamer, so the promising Nathan Smith squeezes out the venerable Mitch Santner. England have taken the opposite tack, preferring Shoaib Bashir\u2019s mercurial off-breaks to Sonny Baker\u2019s untried pace. The toss makes both decisions look better, as the team bowling last (England) will be the one with the specialist spinner.<\/p>\n<footer class=\"dcr-3i7iba\"><gu-island name=\"ShareButton\" priority=\"feature\" deferuntil=\"visible\" props=\"{&quot;size&quot;:&quot;xsmall&quot;,&quot;pageId&quot;:&quot;sport\/live\/2026\/jun\/04\/england-v-new-zealand-first-mens-cricket-test-day-one-live&quot;,&quot;hash&quot;:&quot;block-6a2147928f08eeba35d80bdb&quot;,&quot;queryParams&quot;:{&quot;page&quot;:&quot;with:block-6a2147928f08eeba35d80bdb&quot;},&quot;webTitle&quot;:&quot;England v New Zealand: first men\u2019s cricket Test, day one \u2013 live&quot;,&quot;format&quot;:{&quot;design&quot;:11,&quot;display&quot;:0,&quot;theme&quot;:2},&quot;context&quot;:&quot;LiveBlock&quot;}\"><a href=\"mailto:?subject=England v New Zealand: first men\u2019s cricket Test, day one \u2013 live&amp;body=https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/sport\/live\/2026\/jun\/04\/england-v-new-zealand-first-mens-cricket-test-day-one-live?CMP=share_btn_url&amp;page=with%3Ablock-6a2147928f08eeba35d80bdb#block-6a2147928f08eeba35d80bdb\" type=\"button\" class=\"dcr-1mulgdf\">Share<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"-3 -3 30 30\" focusable=\"false\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M19 16c1.675 0 3 1.35 3 3 0 1.675-1.325 3-3 3a2.97 2.97 0 0 1-2.975-3c0-.125 0-.275.025-.375L7.1 14.15a2.9 2.9 0 0 1-2.075.825C3.325 14.975 2 13.65 2 12a3.004 3.004 0 0 1 3.025-3.025c.775 0 1.5.35 2.075.875l8.95-4.475c-.025-.1-.025-.225-.025-.4A2.966 2.966 0 0 1 19 2c1.675 0 3 1.325 3 2.975C22 6.65 20.675 8 19 8c-.8 0-1.475-.325-2.05-.825l-8.975 4.45C8 11.7 8 11.825 8 12s0 .3-.025.375l8.975 4.45c.575-.5 1.25-.825 2.05-.825m0-12.8c-.975 0-1.8.775-1.8 1.775S18.025 6.8 19 6.8c1 0 1.825-.825 1.825-1.825S20 3.2 19 3.2m0 17.6c1 0 1.825-.825 1.825-1.8 0-1-.825-1.8-1.825-1.8-.975 0-1.8.8-1.8 1.8 0 .975.825 1.8 1.8 1.8\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/gu-island><\/footer>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"block-6a2146298f08eeba35d80bd3\" class=\"block dcr-1os4bxs\">\n<header class=\"dcr-88va8u\">\n<h2 class=\"dcr-1wl2b6o\">Toss: NZ put England in<\/h2>\n<\/header>\n<p class=\"dcr-130mj7b\">The toss has taken place! Tom Latham wins it and says he\u2019ll have a bowl, as most captains would under these leaden skies. That makes it an even bigger moment for Emilio Gay, who has just been presented with his England cap by Alastair Cook. They both went to the same school, Bedford. Are they also members of the same school of batsmanship? We\u2019ll soon see.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"bd9e5ea3-5c79-4f67-9208-d7fe0ca9b832\" data-spacefinder-role=\"inline\" data-spacefinder-type=\"model.dotcomrendering.pageElements.ImageBlockElement\" class=\"dcr-173mewl\"><figcaption data-spacefinder-role=\"inline\" class=\"dcr-fd61eq\"><span class=\"dcr-1inf02i\"><svg width=\"18\" height=\"13\" viewbox=\"0 0 18 13\"><path d=\"M18 3.5v8l-1.5 1.5h-15l-1.5-1.5v-8l1.5-1.5h3.5l2-2h4l2 2h3.5l1.5 1.5zm-9 7.5c1.9 0 3.5-1.6 3.5-3.5s-1.6-3.5-3.5-3.5-3.5 1.6-3.5 3.5 1.6 3.5 3.5 3.5z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"dcr-1qvd3m6\">Ben Stokes loses the toss and Tom Latham puts England in.<\/span> Photograph: Gareth Copley\/ECB\/Getty Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<footer class=\"dcr-3i7iba\"><gu-island name=\"ShareButton\" priority=\"feature\" deferuntil=\"visible\" props=\"{&quot;size&quot;:&quot;xsmall&quot;,&quot;pageId&quot;:&quot;sport\/live\/2026\/jun\/04\/england-v-new-zealand-first-mens-cricket-test-day-one-live&quot;,&quot;hash&quot;:&quot;block-6a2146298f08eeba35d80bd3&quot;,&quot;queryParams&quot;:{&quot;page&quot;:&quot;with:block-6a2146298f08eeba35d80bd3&quot;},&quot;webTitle&quot;:&quot;England v New Zealand: first men\u2019s cricket Test, day one \u2013 live&quot;,&quot;format&quot;:{&quot;design&quot;:11,&quot;display&quot;:0,&quot;theme&quot;:2},&quot;context&quot;:&quot;LiveBlock&quot;}\"><a href=\"mailto:?subject=England v New Zealand: first men\u2019s cricket Test, day one \u2013 live&amp;body=https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/sport\/live\/2026\/jun\/04\/england-v-new-zealand-first-mens-cricket-test-day-one-live?CMP=share_btn_url&amp;page=with%3Ablock-6a2146298f08eeba35d80bd3#block-6a2146298f08eeba35d80bd3\" type=\"button\" class=\"dcr-1mulgdf\">Share<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"-3 -3 30 30\" focusable=\"false\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M19 16c1.675 0 3 1.35 3 3 0 1.675-1.325 3-3 3a2.97 2.97 0 0 1-2.975-3c0-.125 0-.275.025-.375L7.1 14.15a2.9 2.9 0 0 1-2.075.825C3.325 14.975 2 13.65 2 12a3.004 3.004 0 0 1 3.025-3.025c.775 0 1.5.35 2.075.875l8.95-4.475c-.025-.1-.025-.225-.025-.4A2.966 2.966 0 0 1 19 2c1.675 0 3 1.325 3 2.975C22 6.65 20.675 8 19 8c-.8 0-1.475-.325-2.05-.825l-8.975 4.45C8 11.7 8 11.825 8 12s0 .3-.025.375l8.975 4.45c.575-.5 1.25-.825 2.05-.825m0-12.8c-.975 0-1.8.775-1.8 1.775S18.025 6.8 19 6.8c1 0 1.825-.825 1.825-1.825S20 3.2 19 3.2m0 17.6c1 0 1.825-.825 1.825-1.8 0-1-.825-1.8-1.825-1.8-.975 0-1.8.8-1.8 1.8 0 .975.825 1.8 1.8 1.8\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/gu-island><\/p>\n<p>Updated at\u00a0<time datetime=\"2026-06-04T10:08:36.000Z\" data-locale=\"en-us\" title=\"Thursday, June 4, 2026 at 06:08 AM Eastern Daylight Time\">06.08 EDT<\/time><\/p>\n<\/footer>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"block-6a2145498f08fbbd69e18fb6\" class=\"block dcr-1os4bxs\">\n<header class=\"dcr-88va8u\"\/>\n<p class=\"dcr-130mj7b\"><strong>The first email of the day comes from Tim Harnedy.<\/strong> \u201cOh my God the radar,\u201d it begins. \u201cLooking at the deluge making its way up the M4 towards London, I\u2019m not sure how much use it is asking for help finding a way listening to Test Match Special over here in Ireland, but any hints gratefully accepted.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-130mj7b\">\u201cIreland didn\u2019t provide a particularly stern test for New Zealand in the match at Belfast, but the weather was better. Maybe England should visit for a match sometime?\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-130mj7b\">They certainly should.<\/p>\n<footer class=\"dcr-3i7iba\"><gu-island name=\"ShareButton\" priority=\"feature\" deferuntil=\"visible\" props=\"{&quot;size&quot;:&quot;xsmall&quot;,&quot;pageId&quot;:&quot;sport\/live\/2026\/jun\/04\/england-v-new-zealand-first-mens-cricket-test-day-one-live&quot;,&quot;hash&quot;:&quot;block-6a2145498f08fbbd69e18fb6&quot;,&quot;queryParams&quot;:{&quot;page&quot;:&quot;with:block-6a2145498f08fbbd69e18fb6&quot;},&quot;webTitle&quot;:&quot;England v New Zealand: first men\u2019s cricket Test, day one \u2013 live&quot;,&quot;format&quot;:{&quot;design&quot;:11,&quot;display&quot;:0,&quot;theme&quot;:2},&quot;context&quot;:&quot;LiveBlock&quot;}\"><a href=\"mailto:?subject=England v New Zealand: first men\u2019s cricket Test, day one \u2013 live&amp;body=https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/sport\/live\/2026\/jun\/04\/england-v-new-zealand-first-mens-cricket-test-day-one-live?CMP=share_btn_url&amp;page=with%3Ablock-6a2145498f08fbbd69e18fb6#block-6a2145498f08fbbd69e18fb6\" type=\"button\" class=\"dcr-1mulgdf\">Share<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"-3 -3 30 30\" focusable=\"false\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M19 16c1.675 0 3 1.35 3 3 0 1.675-1.325 3-3 3a2.97 2.97 0 0 1-2.975-3c0-.125 0-.275.025-.375L7.1 14.15a2.9 2.9 0 0 1-2.075.825C3.325 14.975 2 13.65 2 12a3.004 3.004 0 0 1 3.025-3.025c.775 0 1.5.35 2.075.875l8.95-4.475c-.025-.1-.025-.225-.025-.4A2.966 2.966 0 0 1 19 2c1.675 0 3 1.325 3 2.975C22 6.65 20.675 8 19 8c-.8 0-1.475-.325-2.05-.825l-8.975 4.45C8 11.7 8 11.825 8 12s0 .3-.025.375l8.975 4.45c.575-.5 1.25-.825 2.05-.825m0-12.8c-.975 0-1.8.775-1.8 1.775S18.025 6.8 19 6.8c1 0 1.825-.825 1.825-1.825S20 3.2 19 3.2m0 17.6c1 0 1.825-.825 1.825-1.8 0-1-.825-1.8-1.825-1.8-.975 0-1.8.8-1.8 1.8 0 .975.825 1.8 1.8 1.8\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/gu-island><\/footer>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"block-6a1fe6438f08f9fe10b69f1c\" class=\"block dcr-1os4bxs\">\n<header class=\"dcr-88va8u\">\n<h2 class=\"dcr-1wl2b6o\">Preamble<\/h2>\n<\/header>\n<p class=\"dcr-130mj7b\">Morning everyone and welcome to the first Test of the English summer. Ashes, what Ashes? There\u2019s a lot to look forward to here.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-130mj7b\">It\u2019s the 150th Test at Lord\u2019s, the first ground to reach that milestone. The next one looks like being Melbourne, some time in the 2040s, so here is one facet of cricket where England still rules the world.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-130mj7b\">It\u2019s a reboot for our old friend Bazball, which is now going to be \u201cslightly smarter\u201d (according to Baz McCullum) or \u201ca lot smarter\u201d (according to Ben Stokes). As in Australia, these two seem to be singing from half of the same hymn sheet.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-130mj7b\">It\u2019s a big moment for Emilio Gay, who will make his debut for England and open the batting in place of Zak Crawley, the only head to roll after a sobering winter. It may be an even bigger moment for Ollie Robinson, the prodigal seamer, as he walks into the last-chance saloon.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-130mj7b\">It\u2019s the biggest series for New Zealand since they last faced England in December 2024. They\u2019ve played only six Tests since, but they\u2019ve brought a strong squad, stuffed with seasoned batters and talented bowlers. Their last big series away from home went quite well: they beat India 3-0.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-130mj7b\">It\u2019s all set to be a great occasion. But have you seen the weather forecast? Bad for today, even worse for Saturday, bad again for Monday. If a bit of water could just be allowed to seep through the covers, it might be the only hope of a result.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-130mj7b\">The toss is at 10.30am (BST), at least in theory.<\/p>\n<footer class=\"dcr-3i7iba\"><gu-island name=\"ShareButton\" priority=\"feature\" deferuntil=\"visible\" props=\"{&quot;size&quot;:&quot;xsmall&quot;,&quot;pageId&quot;:&quot;sport\/live\/2026\/jun\/04\/england-v-new-zealand-first-mens-cricket-test-day-one-live&quot;,&quot;hash&quot;:&quot;block-6a1fe6438f08f9fe10b69f1c&quot;,&quot;queryParams&quot;:{&quot;page&quot;:&quot;with:block-6a1fe6438f08f9fe10b69f1c&quot;},&quot;webTitle&quot;:&quot;England v New Zealand: first men\u2019s cricket Test, day one \u2013 live&quot;,&quot;format&quot;:{&quot;design&quot;:11,&quot;display&quot;:0,&quot;theme&quot;:2},&quot;context&quot;:&quot;LiveBlock&quot;}\"><a href=\"mailto:?subject=England v New Zealand: first men\u2019s cricket Test, day one \u2013 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