In Queenstown, England’s Jordan Cox sustained an injury that will prevent him from making his Test debut, with Ollie Robinson likely to be called up as a replacement. Cox, who was set to play in the first Test against New Zealand, will remain with the squad in Christchurch before potentially heading to Australia for a break. The injury left England short of players for a warm-up match, leading to James Anderson coming out of international retirement to field alongside captain Ben Stokes.
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Marylebone, London: The arrival of spring is marked by the sounds and sights of nature, as a singing skylark is heard in Ealing and sand martins are observed in Barnes. At Lord’s cricket ground, the season kicks off with Lancashire at 143-2, accompanied by the excitement of spectators. The moment is heightened when a member joyfully announces the return of the wagtails, symbolizing the beauty and vitality of spring amidst the cricketing backdrop. Full Article
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