NZ vs ENG Squads, Predicted Playing XI, Schedule, Where to Watch and All Details of New Zealand vs England Test Series

NZ vs ENG: England are touring New Zealand for a two match Test series starting on 16 February. The Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui and the Basin Reserve in Wellington are going to host the encounters. The first test is slated to be played with the pink ball. Brendon McCullum and Co. are the inform team in the longest format. They have just lost once under the leadership of Ben Stokes. Meanwhile, the current holders of WTC New Zealand are languishing at 8th place in the rankings.

England Squad

Bazball returns to the Test fold once again. Stuart Broad has claimed it is the most fun environment he has ever been a part of. The sky is the limit for this current English side. Matthew Potts makes a return after being omitted for the Pakistan series. Olly Stone, James Anderson, and the returning Stuart Broad will lead the pace attack. Since the conditions are pacer friendly, Jack Leach is the lone spinner named.

Joe Root joins the squad after taking part in the UAE T20. Highly rated upcoming star Will Jacks is also part of the squad. Harry Brook and Ben Duckett were recently involved in the tour of South Africa. Zak Crawley and Dan Lawrence are the other batsmen. Ben Foakes will continue to keep wickets, keeping Jos Buttler out of the squad.

England Squad: Ben Stokes (Captain), James Anderson, Stuart Broad, Harry Brook, Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ben Foakes, Will Jacks, Dan Lawrence, Jack Leach, Ollie Pope, Matthew Potts, Ollie Robinson, Joe Root, Olly Stone

England Playing 11

1. Zak Crawley
2. Ben Duckett
3. Ollie Pope
4. Joe Root
5. Harry Brook 
6. Ben Stokes
7. Ben Foakes
8. Matthew Potts
9. James Anderson
10. Stuart Broad
11. Olly Stone 

New Zealand Squad

Kane Williamson surprised everyone by stepping down from captaincy in December 2022. Tim Southee will be in charge in his place. The core group of batters will remain the same for the Kiwis. Trent Boult has relinquished his contract to enjoy time with his family and play franchisee cricket. Kyle Jamieson continues to recuperate from an injury but it is unlikely he will be risked in the first test.

Ish Sodhi has been named ahead of Ajaz Patel; he has improved with both bat and ball. Daryl Mitchell and Michael Bracewell are the other all rounders. In all probability, the Kiwis will field a four pronged pace attack, specially in the pink ball test. Doug Watson has joined the coaching staff headed by Gary Stead.

New Zealand Squad: Tim Southee (c), Michael Bracewell, Tom Blundell (wk), Devon Conway, Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson, Tom Latham, Daryl Mitchell, Henry Nicholls, Ish Sodhi, Blair Tickner, Neil Wagner, Kane Williamson, Will Young

New Zealand Playing 11

1. Tom Latham
2. Devon Conway
3. Kane Williamson
4. Henry Nicholls
5. Daryl Mitchell
6. Tom Blundell
7. Michael Bracewell
8. Neil Wagner
9. Tim Southee
10. Blair Tickner
11. Matt Henry

NZ vs ENG Schedule

First Test (pink ball): New Zealand v England, 16-20 February, Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui (06:30 AM IST)

Second Test: New Zealand v England, 24-28 February, Basin Reserve, Wellington (03:30 AM IST)

Where to Watch NZ vs ENG Test Series

The series will be available to watch on the Sony Ten Network and the SonyLiv app.