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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.

While Ben Stokes understands the choice to put Jacob Bethell in to bat at number three has raised questions, he has affirmed England's decision-makers know what they are doing.

New Zealand cricket might bend the knee to Australia, but they have just thrashed India 3-0. The Black Caps are ready to take down Bazball.

England's seamers struck twice in the opening session to remove New Zealand's openers and reduce the hosts to 104 for two at lunch on the opening day of the first test in Christchurch on Thursday. Skipper Ben Stokes won the toss and elected to send his bowlers out at Hagley Oval and got an almost immediate return when Gus Atkinson sent back Devon Conway,

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"Typically the wicket gets better and better here," said Ben Stokes, England's captain. "There's a nice covering a grass on it so hopefully, we can get something out of it with the new ball." He also confirmed a debut for Jacob Bethell,