England vs New Zealand LIVE! Root in as captain with Stokes absent for second Test

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England, leading 1-0 after victory at Lord’s, resume three-Test series vs New Zealand at The Kia Oval ahead of final game at Trent Bridge from June 25; no Ben Stokes or Gus Atkinson after nightclub incident following first Test; James Rew, Jordan Cox and Sonny Baker make Test debuts

Wednesday 17 June 2026 11:11, UK

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