Ahead of the second day of the 1st India vs New Zealand Test at Lord’s, both sets of players had a splash of red in their respective kits. With England players wearing kits which had a little bit more of the colour which adorned the front and back of their clothes with the numbers at the back, the board’s logo and the sponsors’ logo all in red, New Zealand players came out with the numbers on their back painted in red.
This was due to the annual #RedForRuth day at Lord’s which helps the Ruth Strauss Foundation to support families facing incurable cancer diagnosis. The day is in honour of former England captain Andrew Strauss’s late wife Ruth who was diagnosed with a rare form of lung cancer that affects non-smokers. The organisation looks after the emotional and well-being of patients and their families suffering from the disease and also provides grants for research into rare forms of lung cancers.
In the match, England established a 27-run first-innings lead after New Zealand were bowled out for 113 in the first session of day two of the opening test. New Zealand resumed on 61-6 after Ollie Robinson marked his return to England’s test side with a four-wicket haul on day one.
It’s finally #RedforRuth! 🏏 The @englandcricket players are ready and so are we.@Lord’s is turning red to raise vital funds for parents navigating an incurable cancer diagnosis.
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— Ruth Strauss Foundation (@RuthStraussFdn) June 5, 2026
Glenn Phillips was bowled for 34 by Josh Tongue in the second over of the day. Tongue (3-40) bowled Nathan Smith (15) in his next over. Matt Henry came out to bat despite suffering back spasms on day one and was bowled for a duck by Robinson, who finished with a five-wicket haul (5-39) to earn a place on the Lord’s honours board.
Kyle Jamieson, who also took five wickets in the first innings, was unbeaten on 38 off 29 in an entertaining knock that featured three sixes.
On Thursday, Robinson marked his return to England’s test side with a four-wicket haul as New Zealand slid to 61-6 at stumps.
Earlier, Kyle Jamieson grabbed five wickets as England were dismissed for 140 in rain-interrupted conditions, but Robinson (4-10) struck three times in his opening over to leave the visitors in trouble as England hit back after their batting collapse.
“I can’t really put it into words, it feels a bit surreal. Couldn’t have dreamt it to be honest. It’s just so good to be back,” Robinson told Sky.
