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CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand (AP) — England won the toss and chose to bowl against New Zealand on Thursday on the first day of the first test at Hagley Oval. The Black Caps come into the series following their 3-0 series win at India. They were the first team to sweep India in a home series of three tests or more.

Chris Woakes is given the honour of giving a speech and presenting his Warwickshire teammate Jacob Bethell with his cap on Test debut. What a week it has been for Bethell; making your Test debut and being signed by the Royal Challengers Bangalore for £250,000 in the IPL!