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
1985 England rugby union tour of New Zealand Greenwood, England's current coach, announced he was not available having just taken a new job, and eventually 2 coaches were appointed under Derek Morgan, Martin Green and Brian Ashton. The party as a whole was very short of experience, and only three players had previous experience of New Zealand rugby at test level; Jamie Salmon, who had won 3 caps for the All Blacks, and Paul Dodge and Steve Bainbridge who had played in the 1983 match between England and New Zealand at Twickenham. 1985 England rugby union tour of New Zealand The 1985 England rugby union tour of New