Ollie Robinson has been ignored of England’s lineup for the series-deciding third Check towards New Zealand regardless of being accessible for choice.
Robinson took 7-77 on his first look for England at Lord’s since 2024 – together with a shocking triple-wicket maiden in his first over – however missed the second Check towards New Zealand with knee soreness.
The seamer was named in England’s preliminary 15-man squad for the third Check having recovered from damage, however has been ignored of the enjoying XI, with Jofra Archer and Josh Tongue holding their locations from the second Check.
Elsewhere, England captain Stokes and quick bowler Atkinson make their anticipated returns to the lineup following a one-match suspension throughout an ECB investigation right into a nightclub incident after a workforce curfew breach.
Each gamers have since been cleared by the Cricket Regulator of any wrongdoing.
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England head coach Brendon McCullum discusses the return of Ben Stokes forward of the third Check towards New Zealand
Wicketkeeper Jamie Smith returns to the facet from paternity go away rather than debutant James Rew, whereas England have elected to convey again Atkinson and spinner Shoaib Bashir rather than Sonny Baker and Matt Fisher, regardless of the latter’s spectacular half-ton within the second Check.
Bashir has been most well-liked to all-rounder Rehan Ahmed, who was included within the provisional squad and made 128 with two wickets in Leicestershire’s win over Yorkshire within the County Championship on Sunday.
Jordan Cox makes method for Stokes to return at No 7 having made his Check debut at The Oval.
England XI for the third Rothesay Check towards New Zealand:
Ben Duckett
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Jacob Bethell
Joe Root
Harry Brook
Jamie Smith (wicketkeeper)
Ben Stokes (captain)
Gus Atkinson
Jofra Archer
Josh Tongue
Shoaib Bashir
England vs New Zealand outcomes and schedule
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