ENG vs NZ | Time to get stuck in home of cricket: Ajaz Patel excited to play against England at Lord's
India Today
England and New Zealand will begin their three-Test match series on June 2 at Lord's. New Zealand trimmed their squad to 15 and stated that Trent Boult was unlikely to be available for the first Test.
New Zealand left-arm spinner Ajaz Patel expressed his excitement about playing at the home of cricket, Lord's, where the visiting BlackCaps will play England in the first Test, starting Thursday (June 2).
England and New Zealand are scheduled to play three Tests across three venues - Lord's, Trent Bridge and Headingley - between June 2-27.
"All the heavy lifting done! Time to get stuck in Home of Cricket! Excited about the tour ahead!" Patel said.
All the heavy lifting done! Time to get stuck in @homeofcricket ! Excited about the tour ahead!#nzveng #cricket #summer #england #lords #cricketnation @blackcapsnz @ Lord's Cricket Ground https://t.co/i3i3gQ85HY
The 33-year-old Patel shot to fame during the New Zealand tour of India as he took 10 wickets in the first innings at the Wankhede Stadium in December 2021. He also played a crucial role with the bat to help New Zealand draw the Kanpur Test.
