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Lord's pitch does not benefit Test format - Stokes
England captain Ben Stokes says the Lord’s pitch on which his side won the first Test against New Zealand is not helpful for the future o…
Source BBC Sport AI Summary Updated June 7, 2026
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England captain Ben Stokes says the Lord’s pitch on which his side won the first Test against New Zealand is not helpful for the future of the game’s longest format.
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