Stokes says 'no need for massive change' ahead of first Test
From Test Match Special by BBC Radio 5 Live
June 3, 2026 · 47 min
About this episode
The episode previews England's first Test against New Zealand at Lord's with insights from key players and coaches.
Simon Mann is alongside BBC Cricket correspondant Stephan Shemilt to look ahead to England's first Test against New Zealand at Lord's. Hear from England captain Ben Stokes, head coach Brendon McCullum, and New Zealand captain Tom Latham.
People in this episode
Host: Simon Mann
Guest: Stephan Shemilt
Topics covered
- England cricket
- New Zealand cricket
- Test match preview
- Ben Stokes
- Brendon McCullum
- Tom Latham
Keywords
- England
- New Zealand
- Test match
- Ben Stokes
- Brendon McCullum
- Tom Latham
- cricket
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: BBC, New Zealand
Places: Lord's
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