Overview
- Kane Williamson, who spoke to reporters Tuesday, said he has played only four Tests at Lord's and values the opportunity to return for the first Test between New Zealand and England this week.
- Williamson recalled his 132 at the venue in 2015 that put his name on the Lord's honours board and noted the Long Room, MCC members and the ground's rituals as what sets the place apart.
- Across his Test career the 35-year-old has scored more than 9,000 runs at an average near 54.6 with 33 centuries, underscoring his status as a senior figure in the New Zealand side.
- Several members of the touring squad will make their first appearance at Lord's this week and Williamson said the dressing-room mood reflected clear excitement about the experience.
- One outlet reported Williamson hinted this could be his final match at Lord's and noted recent county and The Hundred appearances, but those specific claims are less corroborated in other reports.