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Read back on all the action from Hagley Oval, Christchurch.
The highly anticipated three test series begins in Christchurch, with Brendan McCullum returning to NZ to coach his England team against an in form Black Caps side.
The Black Caps are coming off an historic 3-0 series win over India, so are full of confidence coming into home conditions.
Play starts at 11am NZT.
There's no room for Will Young, the player of the series in New Zealand's historic series win over India, for the first test against England.
Black Caps batter Will Young has become accustomed to life as a first reserve.
New Zealand, who are rejuvenated after a 3-0 whitewash of India, face England in three tests starting on 28 November in Christchurch.
The changing of the guard for the Black Caps bowling attack will be completed after the Test series against England which starts in Christchurch on Thursday.
New Zealand and England will honour the late Martin Crowe and Graham Thorpe with a trophy named in the pair's honour, when the three test series starts in Christchurch on Thursday.
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