Southee says England can use 2022 Test memories in series decider
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England assistant coach Tim Southee suggested the memory of a remarkable Test at Trent Bridge in 2022 could help England in the series decider against New Zealand in Nottingham. Four years ago, England’s Bazball style began with a run-chase against a New Zealand side that included Southee, winning despite conceding 553 in the first innings. In the current match, England lost the toss and toiled as openers Tom Latham and Devon Conway added 317, but England took four wickets late on day one to leave New Zealand at 361-4. Southee noted that five of the New Zealand XI from 2022 are playing this week, and three more from that side are in the touring squad. New Zealand assistant coach Luke Ronchi countered that the 2022 defeat is not a factor, saying it is a different team and surface. England have won only two of their past nine Tests, and captain Ben Stokes said the pressure is the highest in his four years in charge.
What’s reported
England assistant coach Tim Southee said the memory of the 2022 Test at Trent Bridge could be in the back of New Zealand players’ minds.
In 2022, England won despite New Zealand posting 553 in the first innings, the highest first-innings total to lose a Test in England.
On day one of the current match, New Zealand reached 361-4 after openers Latham (151) and Conway (157) added 317.
Five of the New Zealand XI from 2022 are playing this week; three more from that side are in the touring squad.
England have won only two of their past nine Tests.
New Zealand assistant coach Luke Ronchi said the 2022 defeat has not come into it, calling it a different team and surface.
Key figures
Tim Southee, England assistant coach
Tom Latham, New Zealand captain
Devon Conway, New Zealand opener
Ben Stokes, England captain
Luke Ronchi, New Zealand assistant coach
Sources: BBC News
