Summary

  • Conway 136* on debut, Nicholls 46*

  • Conway & Nicholls rally from 114-3

  • Two wickets for Robinson on debut

  • Latham 23, Taylor 14, Williamson 13

  • Keeper Bracey makes England debut

  • England pick four seamers; no spinner

  • First Test, Lord's, day one; NZ won toss

  1. Postpublished at 10:39 British Summer Time 2 June 2021

    England captain Joe Root: "We've got to make sure we hit some good areas. We're really looking forward to this week. The sun's out, which is lovely."

    On not picking a spinner: "It's going to look differently balanced with no Stokes around. He does fill three positions in many ways. This is a chance for guys to come in and prove they are capable of perfoming at this level."

  2. Postpublished at 10:37 British Summer Time 2 June 2021

    Kane Williamson is a big fan of Lord's, of course...

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  3. Postpublished at 10:36 British Summer Time 2 June 2021

    New Zealand captain Kane Williamson: "I think there are always a few things to consider. It looks like a reasonable surface. Guys have been working really hard and we are looking forward to the series.

    "We know how strong this England side is. It is important we focus, session by session and spell by spell."

  4. Postpublished at 10:34 British Summer Time 2 June 2021

    Joe Root says England would have had a bat first up, too.

    Four seamers for England! So no spinner...

  5. NZ win toss & batpublished at 10:33 British Summer Time 2 June 2021
    Breaking

    Kane Wiliamson is absolutely baffled by the technology for his interview, but he's able to find the mic and confirm that New Zealand will have a bat first up.

    Big Colin De Grandhomme is back for the visitors, which is enough to brighten up anyone's day.

  6. Postpublished at 10:32 British Summer Time 2 June 2021

    Michael Vaughan
    Former England captain on BBC Test Match Special

    You just get a sense everyone is so excited. I think it could be a good toss to win.

  7. Postpublished at 10:32 British Summer Time 2 June 2021

    Right, let's have the toss, shall we?

    Up goes the coin...

  8. Postpublished at 10:30 British Summer Time 2 June 2021

    The five-minute bell will be rung each day by key workers and volunteers who made such an impact throughout the pandemic.

    The family of Captain Sir Tom Moore will ring the bell today.

  9. Postpublished at 10:29 British Summer Time 2 June 2021

    Jonathan Agnew
    BBC cricket correspondent

    While we remember everyone who has suffered through the pandemic, this does feel like a tentative step into the new world.

  10. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 10:28 British Summer Time 2 June 2021

    #bbccricket

    James Yates: TEST. MATCH. CRICKET. That’s it. That’s the tweet.

    Theo:Test cricket with fans at Lords... the English summer has officially started.

  11. TMS on airpublished at 10:25 British Summer Time 2 June 2021

    BBC Radio 5 Live Sports Extra

    As always, TMS are ready and waiting in the Lord's commentary box to bring you ball-by-ball action from the ground.

    Follow on 5 Live Sports Extra or by clicking the giant play button at the top of this page.

    And if you miss anything, there's highlights on BBC Two from 7pm tonight.

  12. Postpublished at 10:23 British Summer Time 2 June 2021

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  13. Postpublished at 10:21 British Summer Time 2 June 2021

    There's been a couple of cap presentations on the Lord's outfield this morning.

    James Bracey has been given his England cap by Marcus Trescothick, while Jon Lewis has handed one to Ollie Robinson.

    You can read more about one of England's new boys over here.

  14. Postpublished at 10:18 British Summer Time 2 June 2021

    I am very into this co-ordinated mask and bow tie look.

    MCC membersImage source, Getty Images
  15. Postpublished at 10:17 British Summer Time 2 June 2021

    Morning!

    Lord's looks absolutely stunning this morning, which has in no way made me jealous. England have handed out a couple of caps, and the toss is coming up very soon.

  16. Postpublished at 10:14 British Summer Time 2 June 2021

    It's finally here.

    Happy Test cricket is back in England day - and the fans have returned to boot!

    Root and WilliamsonImage source, Getty Images