And this time moving in opposite directions is an interesting contest between the teams. Test of England's recent update was swapping places, visitors up to third place by the bottom fifth. However, New Zealand's rise is even more important: a year ago, when they lost the series, England will occupy the position, was seventh. In 2013, the last meeting between the teams since have changed.
He can not. New Zealand, meanwhile, are still regulated by the defeat in the final, albeit somewhat dampened their World Cup campaign and uplifting aura about him that air of confidence around the squad remains as are.
This test is a primary IPL team have arrived late, not least because the weather conditions a challenge in English, will be, but McCullum has always been clear: cricket and entertainment to enjoy to play a game. Cook right now will take a victory any way, although the English public, he, his team would love to be shown.
Captain Alastair Cook and Brendon McCullum are in very different places © Getty Images
Form guide
(Last five matches, most recent first)
England LWDWW
New Zealand WWWDL
In the Spotlight
Ball match-up between two new series of attacks by the decision will go a long way. James Anderson is an outstanding bowler but he always does this time can not shoulder the burden Stuart Broad and was inconsistent in the West Indies. In opposition, Trent Boult and Tim Southee when the teams last met in 2013, more than two years of experience and their counterparts in England are as compelling as a pair. They also have the right, from the left-hand combination. Betting can be hazardous in the opening match.
Williamson and Gary Ballance both teams number 3 batsman had better not get comfortable in the dressing room, the two new ball pairings in power, prolific international career and are destined for. Williamson balance test, compared to 70 in 2014 and the average is more advanced in their careers..
Teams news
666th Test cricketer Adam Lyth England will be - and I have no qualms of his hat - even England in place of Chris Jordan could be handed a debut to Mark Wood in 2012. Strauss' retirement Cook's opening partner after the sixth speed of their attacks aim to add more cutting edge.
(Potential) England 1 Alastair Cook (captain), Adam 2 Lyth, 3 Gary Balance, 4 Ian Bell, the Route 5, 6 Moeen Ali, 7 Ben Stokes, Jos 8 Butler (WK), 9 Mark Wood, 10 Stuart Broad 11 James Anderson
has been. Mark Craig's place as quick final question from being the third leading specialist spinner McCullum always likes. Matt suggest Henry will make his debut, to miss out on who will be able to consider themselves unfortunate Neil Wagner's workhorse, preferred
New Zealand 1 Tom Latham, 2 Martin Guptill, Williamson 3, 4 Ross Taylor, 5 Brendon McCullum (captain), Corey Anderson 6, 7 BJ Watling's (WK), 8 Mark Craig, 9 Matt Henry, Tim Southee 10, 11 Trent Boult
Pitch and Conditions
Last year, Mick Hunt Test pitches produced two excellent matches Sri Lanka, was the most difficult of conditions, one of India nine wickets down and get attracted to a famous victory. Bowling Party the conditions on the first two occasions wasted. McCullum swing or the "top-down" felt dry is suggested, although it must be taken advantage of if the seam so rarely breaking pitches. Weather forecast temperature (according to the standards may be) five dry days with mild shows.
Stats and trivia
James Anderson to reach 400 for three wickets in Test cricket needs. Peter Fulton removed it when he reached the 300 scalps in 2013, was in the same match
Five victories in nine matches as the previous year, 2014, the New Zealand's most successful Test
Mark Wood makes his England debut for Durham twice before it was to be the 12th man, the Lord will be my first match
New Zealand has won four Tests in England, two in 1983 and 1986 Series win came in 1999 with others
Quotes
The spirit in which it was paid, too. It's the speed that we do not try to feed back will be mad at. "
Brendon McCullum hopes to keep the vibe of the World Cup
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