ENG vs NZ: England Name Playing XI For 2nd Test Against New Zealand

England’s playing XI has been chosen by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) for the second Test of the three-match home series against New Zealand, which begins on a Friday, June 10 at Trent Bridge in Nottingham.

The England men’s lineup has been left unchanged for the LV= Insurance second Test, which begins on Friday at Trent Bridge.

Jack Leach has completed his seven-day concussion return to play protocol and is eligible to play in the game.
With Ben Stokes taking over as skipper from Joe Root and Brendon McCullum as the new Test coach, the series against the Kiwis will mark the start of a new era in England’s Test adventure.

Zak Crawley and Alex Lees have been picked as openers, while Stuart Broad and James Anderson, two senior fast bowlers, have been named as the key bowlers in the playing XI.

England wins the first Test match thanks to Joe Root’s unbeaten ton:

England beat New Zealand in the first Test at Lord’s, taking a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. Joe Root ended up scoring his 26th Test century. Root was undefeated on 77 at stumps on Day 3 with Ben Foakes, and the pair gave England a solid start. England was struggling to recover at 69 for four at one point while trying to chase a target of 277.

England’s chase is boosted by Root and skipper Ben Stokes’ 90-run fifth-wicket stand. Stokes hit his 50 on Day 3 three before being caught by Kyle Jamieson on 54. However, Root and batsmen Ben Foakes put on an unbeaten 120-run partnership to help England win the series opener.

The second Test will be held from June 10 to 14 at Trent Bridge in Nottingham.

England’s playing XI for Nottingham Test: Zak Crawley, Alex Lees, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Jonathan Bairstow, Ben Stokes, Ben Foakes, Matthew Potts, Jack Leach, Stuart Broad, James Anderson

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