England announces squad for New Zealand 2nd Test at Kia Oval
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 10, 2026, 3:06 PM
Last updated Jun 10, 2026
England has named its squad for the second Test against New Zealand, scheduled to begin on June 17 at the Kia Oval. Captain Ben Stokes and pace bowler Gus Atkinson will not participate due to an ongoing ECB investigation stemming from a nightclub incident. Joe Root returns as interim captain, while Jofra Archer and Jordan Cox have been called up to the team. England secured a 115-run victory in the first Test at Lord's, making this next matchup pivotal in the series.
- •Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson are unavailable for selection.
- •Joe Root is appointed interim captain for the match.
- •Jofra Archer and Jordan Cox join the squad.
- •England won the first Test against New Zealand by 115 runs.
- •The 2nd Test begins on June 17 at the Kia Oval.
- 3:06 PMYahoo Sports — England squad for New Zealand 2nd Test 2026 : Full team lists for ENG vs NZ Test series
"With Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson out of action due to the ongoing nightclub investigation, here's a look at the squad for the second test match between England and New Zealand.
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