England makes four changes for second Test against New Zealand at The Oval
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 8:01 PM
Last updated Jun 15, 2026
England has announced its playing XI for the second Test against New Zealand at The Oval, commencing on June 17. Four changes have been made to the squad that won the first Test at Lord's by 115 runs. Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson are omitted due to breaching team protocols during celebrations. Jofra Archer returns to the team, which also features Test debutants Jordan Cox and Sonny Baker. Coach Brendon McCullum indicated that the selection reflects a balance between injury considerations and conditions expected in the match. New Zealand is yet to confirm its team for the game.
- •England plays New Zealand at The Oval starting June 17.
- •Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson are out for team protocol breaches.
- •Jordan Cox and Sonny Baker are making their Test debuts.
- •Jofra Archer returns to the side, bolstering the pace attack.
- •New Zealand has not yet announced its squad.
- 8:01 PMYahoo Sports — No Ben Stokes, Jofra Archer returns as England shake up XI for second Test vs New Zealand
"England have named their playing XI for the second Test against New Zealand at The Oval, starting on Wednesday, with Jordan Cox and Sonny Baker set to make their Test debuts as part of four changes to the side that won the first Test at Lord's by 115 runs. The hosts have made several changes after Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson were stood down for breaching team protocols during celebrations following the first Test victory.
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