New Zealand v England men's Test series schedule confirmed

Between a three-Test tour in Pakistan and a white-ball trip to India, Ben Stokes' side after back in New Zealand where they drew a two-Test series 1-1 in 2022/23

England men are bound for Christchurch, Wellington, and Hamilton to face New Zealand in a three-Test series across November and December.

The series kicks off at the Hagley Oval (November 28-December 2) before moving to the Basin Reserve (December 6-10).

Seddon Park hosts the third Test (December 14-18).

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Mount Manuganui, which has hosted Tests on England's last two visits, is overlooked after what New Zealand Cricket described as an "extremely competitive venue allocation process".

The tour sees the team, captained by Ben Stokes, who was born in Christchurch, and former Kiwi captain Brendon McCullum lead the side back to their homeland for the first series since the 2022/23 meeting which ended in dramatic circumstances.

Tim Southee's side clinched a 1-1 series draw courtesy of a one-run victory in Wellington as the host prevailed after being asked to follow on.

For England, the series will come hot off the heels of three Tests in Pakistan scheduled for October.

McCullum and Stokes have unfinished business in New Zealand (Phil Walter/Getty Images)

NZC hope to build on an encouraging 2023/24 during which crowds were at capacity for seven of the eight days of the two Tests played against Australia, while TVNZ enjoyed impressive audiences.

The remainder of New Zealand's home summer, which is scheduled to include visits from Australia and Sri Lanka women, and Sri Lanka and Pakistan men, will be announced later in the year.

New Zealand v England men's Test fixtures

First Test: November 28-December 2 - Hagley Oval, Christchurch

Second Test: December 6-10 - Basin Reserve, Wellington 

Third Test: December 14-18 - Seddon Park, Hamilton

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