Surrey and England wicketkeeper Ben Foakes has been ruled out of the forthcoming Test series against New Zealand after tearing his left hamstring. Foakes, who was selected in the England men’s squad earlier this month, was set to play his first Test in home conditions - next month at Lord’s - sustained the injury on Sunday slipping in the dressing room after Surrey’s County Championship fixture against Middlesex at the Kia Oval.

Cricket: England's Ben Foakes ruled out of New Zealand Tests; Sam Billings, Haseeb Hameed called up

Tom Blundell applauded New Zealand wicketkeeper-batsman BJ Watling, considering him a "role model" as he desires to continue on the footprints of the veteran after the ICC World Test Championship final.

Cricket: 'Big shoes to fill' - Tom Blundell on taking over as New Zealand wicket-keeper after WTC final

Ross Taylor is right now on his seventh visit through England as a worldwide cricketer. The New Zealand batsman accepts age is only a number, and up to a player is enjoying the game, he could continue playing.

Cricket- 'Age is just a number': Ross Taylor discusses his retirement plans

Dom Sibley as of late got back to playing cricket for his county side Warwickshire subsequent to enduring a broken finger a month ago. The batsman recognized that he isn't yet completely fit despite the fact that he made a very much made 43 against Essex in the first innings.

Cricket: 'I'm looking forward to getting out in the field': Dom Sibley on the upcoming Lord's Test match

England Men’s Head Coach Chris Silverwood has named a 15-player squad for the two-match Test Series against New Zealand starting at Lord’s on June 2, 2021. England Men’s Test Squad Joe Root (Yorkshire) Captain James Anderson (Lancashire) James Bracey (Gloucestershire) Stuart Broad (Nottinghamshire) Rory Burns (Surrey) Zak Crawley (Kent) Ben Foakes (Surrey) Dan Lawrence (Essex) Jack Leach (Somerset) Craig Overton (Somerset) Ollie Pope (Surrey) Ollie Robinson (Sussex) Dom Sibley (Warwickshire) Olly Stone (Warwickshire) Mark Wood (Durham) Gloucestershire wicketkeeper-batsman James Bracey and Sussex seamer Ollie Robinson have been called up to the Test squad for the first time.

Cricket: Ben Stokes, Jofra Archer miss out as England announce squad for Test Series against New Zealand

Neil Wagner has expressed that New Zealand will take the forthcoming two-match Test series against England as seriously as serious as any other series. He added that it wouldn't simply be a warm-up for the World Test Championship finale against India that is set to happen from 18 June-22nd June.

England Tests are not warm-ups for the World Test Championship final, says Neil Wagner

In what comes as a huge blow to England, pacer Jofra Archer has been ruled out of the upcoming two-match Test series against New Zealand starting in June. Archer recently returned to action in the County Championship for Sussex against Kent but could manage just five overs in the second innings.

England's Jofra Archer ruled out of Test series against New Zealand

The New Zealand cricketers who left India following the postponement of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021, may head to England for their two-match Test series against England, starting June 2 at the Lord’s, followed by the ICC World Test Championship final against India on June 18 in Southampton.

New Zealand cricketers in IPL 2021 may leave for UK from Maldives over the weekend: Gary Stead

In what comes as a huge boost for Indian Premier League (IPL) franchises, England players are set to skip the first Test against New Zealand to participate in the 14th edition of the lucrative T20 tournament, which will be held in India from April 9 to May 30.

Huge boost for IPL 2021 franchises as England players set to skip New Zealand Test

A dramatic England collapse which saw five wickets fall for only 10 runs allowed New Zealand to snatch a 14-run victory in their Twenty20 international in Nelson Tuesday.

Dramatic collapse in end overs hurt England as New Zealand take 2-1 lead in T20 series

England have dropped Jonny Bairstow from their Test squad for the tour of New Zealand, with paceman James Anderson unavailable for the two-match series due to a calf injury.

England drop Bairstow from Test squad for New Zealand series

England's World Cup hero Ben Stokes reacted on being nominated for the New Zealander of the Year award. He said he is flattered but New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson would be a worthy recipient of the prestigious award.

Kane Williamson deserves to win New Zealander of the Year award, says Ben Stokes

After coming out as the losing side in the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup final, New Zealand's opening batsman Martin Guptill posted an emotional message on Instagram saying it was the best and worst day of his cricketing life.

World Cup final was the best and worst day of my cricketing life: Martin Guptill

The umpire who awarded England six runs from a freak overthrow in the last over of the World Cup final has admitted he made an "error" and should have given one run fewer, a report said Sunday.

Cricket World Cup final umpire Kumar Dharmasena admits 'error': Report

Member of the 2019 World Cup-winning team, English batsman Joe Root on Wednesday expressed gratitude towards his nation for extending unbelievable support to the team.

World Cup winner Joe Root thanks countrymen for unbelievable support

England won the World Cup for the first time as they beat New Zealand in a Super Over after a nerve-shredding final ended in a tie at Lord's on Sunday. After Eoin Morgan's side finished on 241 all out in pursuit of New Zealand's 241-8, the match was forced into the Super Over, which was also tied and Morgan's side triumphed on boundary count during the match - 26 to 17.

Watch: Euphoric reactions of British grandma to England's historic World Cup triumph

England captain Eoin Morgan hailed the diverse backgrounds and cultures in the England cricket team after their dramatic World Cup win on July 14 at Lord's. The final match between hosts England and New Zealand was forced into the Super Over, which was also tied and Morgan's side triumphed on boundary count during the match — 26 to 17.

'Allah was with us': Captain Morgan hails diverse cultures as England win World Cup 'with rest of world'

The final match of ICC Men's Cricket World Cup between England and New Zealand at Lord's and the Wimbledon men's singles final between Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic went down to the wire.

'How are you coping your end': ICC-Wimbledon Twitter banter is unmissable

England pacer Liam Plunkett is hopeful that the hosts can chase down the target given by the New Zealand team in the final match of Cricket World Cup 2019 on Sunday at Lord's.

World Cup final: 'Hopefully we can chase that down,' says Liam Plunkett during innings break

England vs New Zealand: Key battles in World Cup final clash

Ahead of the World Cup final against New Zealand, England's Adil Rashid eulogised skipper Eoin Morgan stating that he has full trust in the decision that Morgan makes.

Eoin Morgan has been with me through 'good and not so good times': England's Adil Rashid

England faces New Zealand in the World Cup final on Sunday knowing years of planning come down to a single day at Lord's. When England exited the 2015 edition with an embarrassing defeat by Bangladesh, few were tipping them as potential champions in four years' time.

England face day of destiny in World Cup final against New Zealand

Former Australian cricketer Steve Waugh believes that England are favourites to win the Cricket World Cup 2019 considering their current momentum. England will face New Zealand in the final battle bidding to win the tournament for the first time.

'It feels like it's their time': Steve Waugh picks England to lift World Cup

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting believes England's success in their home World Cup may bode ill for Australia's hopes of retaining the Ashes. England knocked Australia out of the semi-finals with an emphatic eight-wicket win and another over New Zealand in Sunday's final will see the hosts head into next month's five-Test Ashes series with significant momentum.

England could bring World Cup high into Ashes, says Ricky Ponting

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