James Rew faces scrutiny in England Test debut against New Zealand
Sky Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 8:01 PM
Last updated Jun 19, 2026
James Rew's debut as England wicketkeeper is under scrutiny during the second Test at The Oval. On day three, he dropped key chances, including one off Rachin Ravindra, who went on to score 76, and another off Henry Nicholls, who remains not out on 119. New Zealand leads with a substantial score of 252-3, building a 352-run lead as England's performance falters. The pressure on Rew continues as he adjusts to the demands of Test cricket, taking over in a difficult situation due to injuries and absences in the squad.
- •Rew dropped two catchable chances on day three.
- •New Zealand closed on 252-3, leading by 352 runs.
- •Henry Nicholls scored 119 not out at stumps.
- •Rew faces challenges stepping up from county to Test cricket.
- •England struggles as they adapt to player absences.
"James Rew's keeping came under scrutiny as New Zealand racked up the runs on day three of the second Test at The Oval due to a couple of key errors behind the stumps.
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