England v New Zealand, 1st Test, Day 1

Retired international cricket umpire Dickie Bird rang the five-minute? bell prior to the start of play during day one of the 1st Investec Test match between England and New Zealand at Lord's.

Matt Henry struck to remove Alastair Cook and Ian Bell in back-to-back overs to push England deep into trouble.

Gary Ballance was caught out by Tim Southee off Trent Boult's bowling. Ballance could only score 1.

New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum won the toss and elected to field first.

Joe Root fought back remarkably and brought up his 10th Test fifty.

Ben Stokes of England leaves the field dejected after being bowled by Mark Craig of New Zealand for 92.

Joe Root of England uses a television camera after colliding with it's operator.

Mark Craig celebrates with his teammates. The bowler was responsible for breaking the 161-run stand between Root and Stokes.

Jos Buttler made a classy fifty and played an important role in navigating England out of troubled waters.

Trent Boult of New Zealand appeals during day one of 1st Investec Test match between England and New Zealand at Lord's.

Moeen Ali gave good support to Buttler and put up a hundred-run partnership for the seventh? wicket.