New Zealand cricket team in England in 1986

The New Zealand cricket team toured England in the 1986 season to play a three-match Test series against England.

New Zealand won the series 1-0 with 2 matches drawn.

Test series summary

• 1st Test at Lord's – match drawn
• 2nd Test at Trent Bridge – New Zealand won by 8 wickets
• 3rd Test at The Oval – match drawn

England's four wicket-keepers

On Day 2 of the 1st Test at Lord's, England wicket-keeper Bruce French was facing a delivery from Richard Hadlee when he was hit on the head and forced to retire hurt. As a consequence of him having to go to hospital, England required the use of a subsitute keeper. At the start of New Zealand's 1st innings, Bill Athey took on the role but it was decided after only a few overs that a specialist was needed. By chance, former England wicket-keeper Bob Taylor, who had retired from first-class cricket, was in the hospitality tent. With the consent of the New Zealand captain Jeremy Coney, Taylor was persuaded to don a borrowed set of pads (although he had had the foresight to bring his gloves with him) and keep wicket for England for the rest of Day 2. The following day, England were permitted to call up Bobby Parks of Hampshire as a substitute for the remainder of New Zealand's 1st innings. The fourth day of the schedule was a rest day, while on Day 4 England batted for the second time. Bruce French was finally able to return for New Zealand's 2nd innings on the final day.^[1]

References

1. ^ England v New Zealand 1986, Wisden

External sources

• CricketArchive – tour itineraries

Annual reviews

• Playfair Cricket Annual 1987
• Wisden Cricketers Almanack 1987