England and New Zealand wear red jerseys for Ruth Strauss campaign

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 5, 2026, 2:51 PM

Last updated Jun 5, 2026

England and New Zealand wear red jerseys for Ruth Strauss campaign
Summary

During Day 2 of the 1st Test at Lord's, England and New Zealand players are wearing red-tinged jerseys as part of the annual Red For Ruth campaign, honoring Ruth Strauss, the late wife of former England captain Andrew Strauss. England was bowled out for 140 runs on Day 1, and New Zealand was dismissed for 113 on Day 2, giving England a 27-run first innings lead. Ollie Robinson took a five-wicket haul for England, marking a significant return to international cricket for him. The test match continues as both teams remain focused on the game while participating in the campaign to raise awareness and support for incurable cancer research.

Source Links
By the Numbers
  • •The match is held at Lord's Cricket Ground in London.
  • •New Zealand won the toss and elected to bowl.
  • •Ollie Robinson took five wickets, earning a place on the Lord's honors board.
  • •New Zealand's Kyle Jamieson took five wickets to dismiss England for 140.
  • •The Ruth Strauss Foundation supports families impacted by lung cancer.
Latest Updates
  • 2:51 PMYahoo Sports — Explained: Why England and New Zealand players are wearing red-tinged jerseys in 1st Test, Day 2 at Lord's
What they're saying
"

With the 1st test match between England and New Zealand heating up, here is everything you might need to know about the ongoing test at Lord's.

Related Teams & Leagues

Sources

External links

Original reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.

Related Stories

Last 14 days