The three-match Test series between New Zealand and England will kick off in Christchurch on November 28. England have already announced their playing XI and even though there's nothing in it for the visitors,

New Zealand and England will compete for The Crowe-Thorpe Trophy, honoring the legacies of the late Martin Crowe and Graham Thorpe.

A section from the bat Graham Thorpe used to score his first two Test centuries against New Zealand has been used as part of the trophy.

The upcoming NZ vs ENG Test series will be named as the Crowe-Thorpe Trophy, a collaboration between New Zealand Cricket (NZC) and the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB), plus the families of each player, who will be present at the unveiling of the trophy on the morning of the 1st Test in Christchurch, starting November 28.

Batsmen Martin Crowe and Graham Thorpe will be honoured by New Zealand and England playing for a trophy named after them during all future test series between the sides, starting this week. The Crowe-Thorpe Trophy, a collaboration with the men's families ...

The England and New Zealand Test teams will honour the late Martin Crowe and Graham Thorpe with a trophy named in the pair's honour. The Crowe-Thorpe Trophy, a collaboration between New Zealand Cricket (NZC),