Venue: Lord's Dates: 2-6 June |
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Stuart Broad says that England needs to play a style of cricket that fans will enjoy.
The five days of the first Test against New Zealand at Lord's have not sold out.
It will be England's first Test under the leadership of new coach and captain Ben Stokes, coming after a run of one win in 17 matches.
Broad said that they want to draw people through the gates and that they have to make that commitment.
The style of cricket you play is more than just results. When you see a mindset come together, that is pretty exciting.
To attract fans to watch the team play, we have to have a style of cricket that people want to watch.
The cheapest adult ticket is £45. The price is £160. Under 16 tickets range from 20 to 40.
The cheapest tickets on the fifth day are for children and adults.
The owner of Lord's said that the premium price tickets represent good value to watch top-class international cricket.
With the Queen's Platinum Jubilee double bank holiday weekend also taking place, we have seen a reduction in our usual expected attendance numbers.
The one-day international against India was sold out, and sales were strong for the opening two days.
After being left out of the tour to the West Indies, Broad has returned to the England squad.
Broad insisted he didn't think about ending his international career after his omission.
I am very happy to be in this squad. I was disappointed to miss out on a Test tour, but that is life.
I am very excited to be here. I'm going in with the mindset to attack each week as hard as I can, leave my heart and soul on the field, and take myself back to being as if I'd played zero Test cricket.
Broad and Anderson are part of the squad.
All four could play if Jack is dropped. If Leach is selected, it could be that he gets the nod because of his superior batting, leaving two places for Broad, Anderson and the uncapped Potts.