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
New Zealand cricket team in England in 2013 Bracewell and Elliott, who had a tight calf muscle. New Zealand won their third toss of the series and chose to put England in to bat. England started very slowly and the loss of Cook for a nine-ball duck in the third over did not help matters. However, his opening partner Bell was able to anchor the innings with a solid 82 off 96 balls, including half-century partnerships with Trott (37) and Root (33). Bell guided England from 3/1 to 153/3 before being tempted into a drive to mid-off by McClenaghan. The departure of Root and Bell in quick succession