Stuart Broad has been announced as England's vice-captain for the first Test against New Zealand at Lord's while there will be at least one debutant in the home side as James Bracey is set for his international bow. Stuart Broad will be Joe Root's vice-captain for England's first Test with New Zealand at Lord'sBroad speaks with captain Joe Root and coach Chris Silverwood ahead of the opening TestRoot said: 'Stuart has been a senior player for a long time. He speaks extremely well, he's got a very good cricket brain, and captaincy experience within the short format. And he's always done that extremely well, and it's why he's such a wonderful player - and one of the best in the world.' 'He's worked extremely hard, and has been around the squad for a good while now.

Source: Daily Mail June 01, 2021 14:37 UTC