The two-match Test series opener between New Zealand and England is facing a lot of uncertainity. Before the series opener, Cyclone Gabrielle's threat is looming large whereas the home side have another reason to worry with fast-bowling all-rounder Kyle Jamieson benig a doubtful starter.

NZ vs ENG: Kyle Jamieson doubtful for Test series opener amid Cyclone Gabrielle threat

England and New Zealand were involved in a humdinger of a clash when both sides met each other in the series opener of the three-match Test series at Lord's last week.

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England spinner Jack Leach has been withdrawn from the first Test against New Zealand at Lord`s after he showed concussion symptoms following a heavy fall while fielding.

England's Jack Leach out of remainder of first Test vs NZ due to concussion symptoms

England and New Zealand locked horns with each other in the three-match Test series opener at the iconic Lord's Cricket Ground, London on Thursday evening (June 02).

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Durham pace bowler Matthew Potts will make his international debut in the first of three tests between England and New Zealand at Lord’s starting on Thursday in what will also be his inaugural first-class match at the world’s most famous ground.

Eng vs NZ, 1st Test: Matthew Potts to debut, James Anderson-Stuart Broad return as hosts announce playing XI

The cricketing action will continue as England are set to host New Zealand in a two-match Test series at home, starting on June 02. It will be the beginning of a new era in England cricket as there has been a change in leadership in the Test line-up with Ben Stokes taking over from Joe Root whereas Brendon McCullum has been appointed as England's red-ball coach.

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England Test captain Joe Root was straight on point as he labelled Ollie Robinson’s controversial tweets as “not acceptable”. Back in 2012 and 2013, Robinson had come up with a few racist and sexist tweets that went viral during his England debut at Lord’s against New Zealand.

Cricket: 'Couldn’t believe them' - Joe Root reacts to Ollie Robinson’s racist, sexist historical tweets

Tim Southee has said that, regardless of there being no cricket on day three, they are in a position where each of the three outcomes are conceivable against England.

Cricket: 'We can push on with all three results still possible': Tim Southee on 1st Test vs England

England’s home Test summer is set to kickstart on Wednesday (June 2) as they take on New Zealand at the Lord’s Cricket Ground in the series opener of the two-Test series.

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