England vs New Zealand LIVE! Root in as captain with Stokes absent for second Test

England, leading 1-0 after victory at Lord’s, resume three-Test series vs New Zealand at The Kia Oval ahead of final game at Trent Bridge from June 25; no Ben Stokes or Gus Atkinson after nightclub incident following first Test; James Rew, Jordan Cox. Sonny Baker make Test debuts

Wednesday 17 June 2026 11:29, UK

Source: https://www.skysports.com/cricket/live-blog/12123/13554807/england-vs-new-zealand-second-test-day-one-live-cricket-score-updates-video-analysis-as-joe-root-deputises-for-captain-ben-stokes-at-the-kia-oval

England vs New Zealand LIVE! Root in as captain with Stokes absent for second Test

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