London: New Zealand captain Kane Williamson England is looking forward to challenging his side on a long campaign getting ready for the three-Test series.
The economics of the game mean that, although New Zealand are the world Test champions, they are rarely involved in anything more than a two-match campaign, even when at home as a result of being one of the smaller populations in the major cricketing nations. ,
In fact the last time New Zealand were involved in anything more than a two-Test series was when they suffered a 3-0 loss to Australia in 2019/20.
But just a week after New Zealand raced to win their two-match campaign 1-0 over England last year, they beat India in the inaugural World Test Championship final in Southampton.
“It’s been a while between drinks for our Test side,” Williamson, 31, told reporters at Lord’s on the eve of the first match of the series against England.
“People are so obsessed with Test cricket – we are a country that probably doesn’t play as much as England, Australia and India and play slightly shorter series.
“It’s a great opportunity to play a little more Test cricket for the country.”
Williamson has been troubled by a left elbow injury for some time now, while his stint in the Indian Premier League recently ended with the birth of his second child.
But the star batsman, dismissed for naught in his only practice innings of the tour, said of his injury: “It has improved a lot, which is a good thing. Taking that time out of the game is beneficial to get it back.” It was disappointing to see the team on the sidelines even if on the track.”
Williamson’s men will face England with a new leadership team as captain Ben Stokes and is coached by former New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum.
Williamson, who spent much of his international career with McCullum before succeeding him as captain of the Black Caps, said: “It’s a great opportunity for Brendan.”
“He is such a positive person and an amazing leader too. He has a strong influence wherever he goes and clearly the English set-up has seen some strong qualities in him as part of their set-up. want. It’s exciting.”
New Zealand face England, who are at the bottom of the World Test Championship table, having won just one of their last 17 matches at this level.
However, England has withdrawn James Anderson And Stuart BroadHis two most successful Test bowlers of all time for this match.
Even though Anderson has taken 640 Test wickets and Broad 537 wickets, the pair were controversially sidelined by England’s series loss to the West Indies earlier this year.
“He is an amazing player and a legend of the game,” Williamson said. “They certainly know how to perform at the top level.”
The economics of the game mean that, although New Zealand are the world Test champions, they are rarely involved in anything more than a two-match campaign, even when at home as a result of being one of the smaller populations in the major cricketing nations. ,
In fact the last time New Zealand were involved in anything more than a two-Test series was when they suffered a 3-0 loss to Australia in 2019/20.
But just a week after New Zealand raced to win their two-match campaign 1-0 over England last year, they beat India in the inaugural World Test Championship final in Southampton.
“It’s been a while between drinks for our Test side,” Williamson, 31, told reporters at Lord’s on the eve of the first match of the series against England.
“People are so obsessed with Test cricket – we are a country that probably doesn’t play as much as England, Australia and India and play slightly shorter series.
“It’s a great opportunity to play a little more Test cricket for the country.”
Williamson has been troubled by a left elbow injury for some time now, while his stint in the Indian Premier League recently ended with the birth of his second child.
But the star batsman, dismissed for naught in his only practice innings of the tour, said of his injury: “It has improved a lot, which is a good thing. Taking that time out of the game is beneficial to get it back.” It was disappointing to see the team on the sidelines even if on the track.”
Williamson’s men will face England with a new leadership team as captain Ben Stokes and is coached by former New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum.
Williamson, who spent much of his international career with McCullum before succeeding him as captain of the Black Caps, said: “It’s a great opportunity for Brendan.”
“He is such a positive person and an amazing leader too. He has a strong influence wherever he goes and clearly the English set-up has seen some strong qualities in him as part of their set-up. want. It’s exciting.”
New Zealand face England, who are at the bottom of the World Test Championship table, having won just one of their last 17 matches at this level.
However, England has withdrawn James Anderson And Stuart BroadHis two most successful Test bowlers of all time for this match.
Even though Anderson has taken 640 Test wickets and Broad 537 wickets, the pair were controversially sidelined by England’s series loss to the West Indies earlier this year.
“He is an amazing player and a legend of the game,” Williamson said. “They certainly know how to perform at the top level.”