Cox and Baker set for Test debuts as England face New Zealand
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 1:11 PM
Last updated Jun 15, 2026
Jordan Cox and Sonny Baker will debut for England in the second Test against New Zealand starting Wednesday. Matthew Fisher returns for his second Test, while Jofra Archer makes his summer return amidst squad disruptions due to injuries and an incident involving Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson. Jamie Smith's place may be taken by James Rew, as he is on standby due to his partner's imminent childbirth. Ollie Robinson misses out due to a knee issue, and Baker replaces Shoaib Bashir in a spinless bowling lineup.
- •Jordan Cox and Sonny Baker to make Test debuts for England.
- •Matthew Fisher plays his second Test after over four years.
- •Jamie Smith may be replaced by James Rew due to personal reasons.
- •Ollie Robinson ruled out with right knee soreness.
- •Jofra Archer returns to the squad for the first time this summer.
- 1:11 PMYahoo Sports — Cox and Baker to make Test debuts in second Test
- 1:03 PMBBC Sport — Cox and Baker to make Test debuts in second Test
"Essex batter Jordan Cox and Hampshire fast bowler Sonny Baker will make their England debuts in the second Test against New Zealand.
"Essex batter Jordan Cox and Hampshire fast bowler Sonny Baker will make their England debuts in the second Test against New Zealand.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 15, 2026, 1:11 PMCox and Baker to make Test debuts in second Test
Essex batter Jordan Cox and Hampshire fast bowler Sonny Baker will make their England debuts in the second Test against New Zealand.
- BBC SportJun 15, 2026, 1:03 PMCox and Baker to make Test debuts in second Test
Essex batter Jordan Cox and Hampshire fast bowler Sonny Baker will make their England debuts in the second Test against New Zealand.
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