Captain Stokes 50/50 to begin with win in opposition to New Zealand

England are round even cash to win their first Take a look at beneath new captain Ben Stokes in opposition to New Zealand subsequent month.

The all-rounder takes over from Joe Root with England in dire shape. They’ve gained simplest certainly one of their ultimate 17 Assessments, so it’s to be was hoping Stokes’ appointment can cause an upturn in fortunes.

England start their 3 Take a look at collection in opposition to the Black Caps at Lord’s on 2 June. They’re 11/10 to win with the Draw 5/1 and New Zealand 5/4.

Stokes has been an inspirational determine for England in recent times, maximum famously in the summertime of 2019, when he performed essential innings of their ODI International Cup-winning marketing campaign and scored an unusual century to convey them a Take a look at victory from an not likely place in opposition to Australia at Headingley.

He captained England in opposition to West Indies when Root used to be absent in 2020. England misplaced that Take a look at however gained all 3 of the ODIs in opposition to Pakistan when Stokes stepped in for Eoin Morgan as captain in 2021.

The 30-year-old is beneath no illusions concerning the scale of the duty forward of him as he tries to rebuild England’s battered Take a look at recognition.

The long term goal might be subsequent summer time’s Ashes.

England are 12/5 to win. Australia, who beat England 4-0 within the 2021/22 collection Down Below, are 8/13 to retain the urn after they seek advice from those shores.