New Zealand cricket team in England in 2004 meant that Marcus Trescothick was named as the stand-in captain and Andrew Strauss was called into the team to make his debut. After scoring 112 in the first innings, becoming only the fourth player to score a debut century at Lord's, and 83 in the second, Strauss was named the player of the match. The opening match of the series was also significant because it was the final match of former England captain Nasser Hussain's career, he made 103 not out in England's second innings and hit the winning runs. The players of the series were named as Steve Harmison
2014 England rugby union tour of New Zealand Michael Paterson was added to the touring squad to cover the second row ahead of the uncapped match against the Crusaders. New Zealand's 31-man squad for their June 2014 Test series against England. On 2 June 2014, Matt Todd was added to the squad to provide cover for Sam Cane. All squad members play rugby in New Zealand. Notes: Notes: Notes: Key 2014 England rugby union tour of New Zealand In June 2014, England played a three test series against New Zealand as part of the 2014 mid-year rugby union tests. They played the All Blacks across the three weeks