England faces New Zealand in second Test at Kia Oval
3 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 9:41 AM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
England is currently facing New Zealand in the second Test match at the Kia Oval, with play having started at 11am BST. England began this series with a 1-0 lead following their recent victory at Lord's, marking their first Test win since December. However, the team is grappling with player issues, including Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson being dropped after an incident involving broken curfews and punches thrown. Added to this, Ollie Robinson is ruled out due to injury. Changes to the team include five alterations with three players making their Test debuts. The match is still ongoing as the players adjust to the situation.
- •Match started at 11am BST at Kia Oval.
- •England leads the series 1-0 after a win at Lord's.
- •Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson dropped due to disciplinary reasons.
- •Ollie Robinson out with an injury, affecting team lineup.
- •Three new players debuting for England in the Test.
- 9:41 AMYahoo Sports — England v New Zealand second Test start delayed by rain
- 8:34 AMThe Guardian Sport — England v New Zealand: second Test match – live
"Play starts at 11am (BST) at the Kia Oval Get in touch: email James about the game Gus Atkinson flattened... Matt Henry’s middle stump. Lord’s witnesses England’s first Test win since the crapshoot in Melbourne just after Christmas. Is this another reset? Maybe, maybe not. There’s a nagging feeling it is more a re-emphasis of the end. The following day the text comes though, Stokes and Atkinson, drinks taken, curfew broken, punches thrown. Shock, confusion, despair. Both men dropped. Investigation pending. Cricket regulator, rugby players, Rex Rooms. Stokes sacked? Stokes retired? Stokes silent. Rob Key talks, Stokes not backed, prohibition mooted. Harry Brook as captain? After Wellington? Not likely. Joe Root digs his old blazer out of the garage. It’s crumpled but still fits. Of course it is Rooty, there’ll always be Rooty, won’t there? McCullum speaks, he’s worried about Ben. We all are. Come on. We can’t lose Stokes, over this? We still might lose Stokes over this. Ollie Robinson scan, Ollie Robinson out. Injured again. Bad luck or bad conditioning. Or both? Kane Williamson retires? Not now Kane! Well played Kane. A World Cup starts. Not that one. Edgbaston, are they… singing witches? Why not. A win and a Wyatt-Hodge ton. Distraction from the distraction. Then back. Jofra back, Matthew Fisher back. Debuts for Sonny Baker and Jordan Cox. Jamie Smith swaps his gloves for nappies. Debut for James Rew. Five changes, three debutants. New captain, old captain. 1-0. Remember? The Oval. Deep breath. On we go. Welcome to the fever dream that is English cricket. Continue reading...
"Follow live text updates, radio commentary and in-play video highlights as England play New Zealand in the second Test at The Oval.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 17, 2026, 9:41 AMEngland v New Zealand second Test start delayed by rain
Follow live text updates, radio commentary and in-play video highlights as England play New Zealand in the second Test at The Oval.
- The Guardian SportJun 17, 2026, 8:34 AMEngland v New Zealand: second Test match – live
Play starts at 11am (BST) at the Kia Oval Get in touch: email James about the game Gus Atkinson flattened... Matt Henry’s middle stump. Lord’s witnesses England’s first Test win since the crapshoot in Melbourne just after Christmas. Is this another reset? Maybe, maybe not. There’s a nagging feeling it is more a re-emphasis of the end. The following day the text comes though, Stokes and Atkinson, drinks taken, curfew broken, punches thrown. Shock, confusion, despair. Both men dropped. Investigation pending. Cricket regulator, rugby players, Rex Rooms. Stokes sacked? Stokes retired? Stokes silent. Rob Key talks, Stokes not backed, prohibition mooted. Harry Brook as captain? After Wellington? Not likely. Joe Root digs his old blazer out of the garage. It’s crumpled but still fits. Of course it is Rooty, there’ll always be Rooty, won’t there? McCullum speaks, he’s worried about Ben. We all are. Come on. We can’t lose Stokes, over this? We still might lose Stokes over this. Ollie Robinson scan, Ollie Robinson out. Injured again. Bad luck or bad conditioning. Or both? Kane Williamson retires? Not now Kane! Well played Kane. A World Cup starts. Not that one. Edgbaston, are they… singing witches? Why not. A win and a Wyatt-Hodge ton. Distraction from the distraction. Then back. Jofra back, Matthew Fisher back. Debuts for Sonny Baker and Jordan Cox. Jamie Smith swaps his gloves for nappies. Debut for James Rew. Five changes, three debutants. New captain, old captain. 1-0. Remember? The Oval. Deep breath. On we go. Welcome to the fever dream that is English cricket. Continue reading...
- Sky Sports—England vs New Zealand LIVE! Root in as captain with Stokes absent for second Test
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