Preview - 1st Test, England vs New Zealand

21st May, Lords (CRICKETNMORE) - New Zealand tour of England will start on Thursday with the first test at Lords Cricket Ground, here.

The Kiwis lost 2-0 on their last trip to England two years ago. Past record is in favour of home team England as New Zealand have won just four of their 52 Tests in England and only two series - in 1986 and 1989. 

"In their own conditions, they will be a tough proposition, and we are by no means thinking we have got them.We know we'll have to play extremely good cricket," said McCullum in a press conference.

"New Zealand are are a very, very dangerous side. We are aware of that," said English captain Cook.

Teams

England (possible): Cook (capt), Lyth, Ballance, Bell, Root, Ali, Stokes, Buttler (wkt), Broad, Wood, Anderson.

New Zealand (possible): McCullum (capt), Guptill, Latham, Williamson, Taylor, Anderson, Watling (wkt), Craig, Henry, Southee, Boult.

Umpires: S Ravi (Ind) and M Erasmus (Rsa); Third umpire: R Tucker (Aus); Match referee: D Boon (Aus).