England remove New Zealand openers in first morning of series

England’s Gus Atkinson takes a catch off his own bowling to dismiss New Zealand’s Devon Conway (Chris Symes/Photosport /AP) - (AP)

Gus Atkinson and Brydon Carse hit the mark as England removed both of New Zealand’s openers on the first morning of the first Test in Christchurch.

Ben Stokes won the toss and opted to send the Black Caps in, hoping to find some early signs of life in a green-tinged pitch.