NZ umpires make Test history

London - A pair of New Zealanders will become the first neutral umpires from the same country to officiate a Test match together at Lord's when England concludes their series against Pakistan.

Billy Bowden and Tony Hill, who are both from Auckland, will take charge of the fourth Test, which starts on Thursday. England lead the series 2-1.

Bowden says that "to be at Lord's and to create a little piece of history by being the first two neutral umpires from the same country to umpire there makes it super special."

Bowden added that "we will be proud Kiwis for sure as we walk out to the middle together."