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    England test cricket captain Ben Stokes remains in awe of the current New Zealand team, heading into the opening match of their three-game series in Christchurch today

    England test cricket captain Ben Stokes remains in awe of the current New Zealand team, heading into the opening match of their three-game series in Christchurch today


    The sides drew 1-all in their last rubber, including the Black Caps' one-run Basin Reserve follow-on victory of 2023.

    However, Stokes is gushing about a more recent triumph.



    All-rounder Nathan Smith is set to debut as the 288th New Zealand test cricketer.

    Play begins from 11am.

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