The upcoming NZ vs ENG Test series will be named as the Crowe-Thorpe Trophy, a collaboration between New Zealand Cricket (NZC) and the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB), plus the families of each player, who will be present at the unveiling of the trophy on the morning of the 1st Test in Christchurch, starting November 28.

New Zealand and England will compete for The Crowe-Thorpe Trophy, honoring the legacies of the late Martin Crowe and Graham Thorpe. The trophy, made from wood sourced from a bat from each player, in collaboration with NZC,

Batsmen Martin Crowe and Graham Thorpe will be honoured by New Zealand and England playing for a trophy named after them during all future Test series between the sides, starting this week.

England and New Zealand will contest the Crowe-Thorpe Trophy in future Test series, honoring the late Martin Crowe and Graham Thorpe. The trophy, crafted from the bats of both legends, commemorates their remarkable careers and contributions to cricket.

A section from the bat Graham Thorpe used to score his first two Test centuries against New Zealand has been used as part of the trophy.