England's new test cricket captain Ben Stokes has questioned the ticket prices for the first match of the three-game series against New Zealand at Lord's

The lack of sales for a contest between the revitalised hosts and world champion visitors has surprised.

Hundreds remain spare for the opening day, which amounts to thousands across the test.

Pundits have voiced disapproval that many are over-priced at between 200 and 320 dollars per day during a cost-of-living crisis and the Queen's 70th jubilee.

Stokes has given his perspective.



Play gets underway at 9 tonight.

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