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 Australia in 2004–05 New Zealand cricket team in Australia in 2004–05 The New Zealand national cricket team toured Australia in the 2004–05 season and played 2 Test matches against Australia. Australia won the Test series 2-0 with convincing wins in both matches. Glenn McGrath was named man of the series after hitting his first half century in the First Test and took 9 wickets over the two matches. Australia and New Zealand played an ODI series which ended 1-1 with one game abandoned due to rain. This was the inaugural Chappell–Hadlee Trophy. "For more information about the ODI competition, see" : 2004–05 Chappell–Hadlee