England confirms changes for 3rd Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 9:58 PM
Last updated Jun 23, 2026
England has announced four changes to its XI for the series-deciding third Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge, set to take place later this month. Ben Stokes, Gus Atkinson, Jamie Smith, and Shoaib Bashir are returning members after England's heavy defeat in the second Test at The Oval, which leveled the series at 1-1. Stokes and Atkinson missed the last match due to disciplinary issues related to breaching team curfew, though they were cleared of violent conduct connected to an incident involving an ECB security staff member. England coach Brendon McCullum has dismissed rumors of any tensions with Stokes, underscoring their collaborative working relationship. The upcoming Test will determine the series winner.
- •Match set for later this month at Trent Bridge
- •England leveled series after losing second Test by 253 runs
- •Stokes and Atkinson return after curfew breach
- •McCullum refutes rift rumors with Stokes
- •England needs to rebound for series win
- 9:58 PMYahoo Sports — England XI vs New Zealand for 3rd Test confirmed: Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson among the four changes made
"England have recalled Ben Stokes, Gus Atkinson, Jamie Smith and Shoaib Bashir for the series-deciding third Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge after a heavy defeat at The Oval levelled the series 1-1. Stokes and Atkinson return after missing the second Test for breaching team curfew, though both were cleared of violent conduct. Coach Brendon McCullum also dismissed rumours of a rift with Stokes.
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