England need to carry their popularity again within the longest format of the sport by making a optimistic begin within the first match of the three-match Check sequence in opposition to New Zealand at Lord’s, ranging from in the present day. This sequence will kick off a brand new period beneath the brand new captain, Ben Stokes, and a brand new head coach, Brendon McCullum.
England is sitting on the backside of the ICC WTC desk by profitable just one match in 13 matches. They’re coming off two consecutive Check sequence defeats in opposition to Australia and West Indies. Alternatively, New Zealand is at the moment in sixth place within the WTC desk by profitable two matches out of six.
Nonetheless, England’s new Check captain took a shocking resolution as he got here out for the toss with out sporting the standard blazer. Journalist Will Macpherson took his official Twitter account to share this information together with a picture displaying Grham Thorpe’s title and quantity on a shirt.
Ben Stokes has taken the England captain’s blazer off for his first toss. He’s sporting a taking part in shirt that pays tribute to former England batter and coach Graham Thorpe, who fell severely unwell final month pic.twitter.com/csVUbn3JsD
— Will Macpherson (@willis_macp) June 2, 2022
Ben Stokes paid tribute to former England batter Graham Thorpe
Will Macpherson shared that Ben Stokes took England’s captain’s blazer off for his first toss. He was simply sporting a taking part in shirt for paying tribute to former England batter and coach Graham Thorpe as he was severely unwell final month.
In keeping with the Skilled Cricketer’s Affiliation, Graham Thorpe fell severely unwell final month. On the behalf of the previous England batter’s household, the PCA issued a press release. It stated:
“Graham Thorpe has just lately fallen severely unwell and is at the moment in hospital receiving therapy. His prognosis is unclear at this stage and we ask for privateness for him and his household presently. Our ideas are with Graham and his household.”
Talking concerning the match, New Zealand received the toss and opted to bat first. Nonetheless, England’s pacer James Anderson surprised each Kiwi openers on his comeback as New Zealand was six for 2 in 5 overs into the match. Jonny Bairstow took two excellent grabs within the slip cordon to finish these dismissals. At the moment, the friends are struggling on 13/4.
