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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Harry Latham-Coyle

Two England players to make debut in second Test against New Zealand amid major reshuffle

England New Zealand Jamie Smith
  • England will hand debuts to batter Jordan Cox and fast bowler Sonny Baker in the second Test against New Zealand.
  • Joe Root will captain the side as Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson were dropped from the squad amid an investigation into their breach of a curfew following victory at Lord’s.
  • Seam bowler Ollie Robinson has been ruled out of the Test due to a knee injury, adding to the team's reshuffle.
  • The team have omitted a specialist spinner to name a four-pronged seam attack, with Jofra Archer returning alongside Matt Fisher, who’s in line for his first appearance at international level in more than four years.
  • Jamie Smith is expected to keep wicket despite his second child being due, with James Rew on standby should Smith be unavailable.

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England confirm two debutants for second New Zealand Test – and there could be a third

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