The first Test of the two-Test series between England and New Zealand takes place at Lord’s in London on Wednesday. Before the match, both teams issued a ‘Moment of Unity’ message against discrimination. The dual teams have delivered a ‘Moment of Unity’ message against any racism, religious intolerance, gender discrimination, homophobia and terrorism in cricket. The players stood together in silence before the match began in ‘Moment of Unity’.
This was confirmed by England captain Joe Root. Joe Root acknowledged last year that sports and society had faced “ugly truths on issues of inclusion and diversity.” We have decided to close this gap and improve our sport. George Floyd Test match between England and West Indies after the killing of a black man named First Day on July 8, last year
Players of both teams wore black bands to support Black Life Matters.
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New Zealand won the toss and decided to bat first in the first Test match between the two teams on Wednesday. In this match, James Bracey and Ollie Robinson are getting the chance to make their England debut. Devon Conway is making his New Zealand debut.
Playing XI of both teams:
England: Rory Burns, Dominic Sibley, Jack Crowley, Joe Root (C), Daniel Lawrence, Ollie Pope, James Bracy, Ollie Robinson, Stuart Broad, Mark Wood, James Anderson.
New Zealand: Tom Latham, Devon Conway, Kane Williamson (C), Ross Taylor, Henry Nichols, BJ Watling, Colin D Grandholm, Mitchell Santner, Kyle Jameson, Tim Southee, Neil Wagner.