ENG vs NZ: England vs New Zealand live updates – In what comes as a blow for England, it has been reported that captain Ben Stokes is unlikely to bowl in the second Test against New Zealand. Reportedly, Stokes was in a lot of discomfort when he tried bowling at the nets on Wednesday. Follow ENG vs NZ live updates, England vs New Zealand live updates with InsideSport.IN.
Notably, England will take on New Zealand for the second of the three-match Test series on Friday, June 10, but their skipper Ben Stokes is very unlikely to be seen bowling in this match. Sky Sports has revealed that Stokes could bowl only 6-8 balls on Wednesday, before heading to see the team doctor.
ENG vs NZ: BIG BLOW for England ahead of second Test against New Zealand, captain Ben Stokes unlikely to bowl
However, thankfully for the Three Lions, he was able to bat without any discomfort and is likely to do the same in this game. England have already announced their playing XI for the match, and quite expectedly, Brendon McCullum has decided not to make any changes to the team.
While the Three Lions won’t be able to avail Stokes’ bowling, they will have the services of Jack Leach, as the spinner has recovered fully after a heavy fall in the first Test.
ENG vs NZ: BIG BLOW for England ahead of second Test against New Zealand, captain Ben Stokes unlikely to bowl
Meanwhile, England won the first match by 5 wickets, thanks to Joe Root’s stunning knock of unbeaten 115 runs in the second innings. Skipper Stokes himself batted well in the second innings and scored 54 runs, while in the first innings, he picked up 1 wicket.
England Playing XI for Second Test: Zak Crawley, Alex Lees, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Jonny Bairstow, Ben Stokes (c), Ben Foakes (wk), Matthew Potts, Jack Leach, Stuart Broad, James Anderson
| Date | Match Details |
|---|---|
| Thu Jun 2 – Mon Jun 6 10:00 GMT (3:30 p.m. IST) |
England vs New Zealand, 1st Test Lord’s, London |
| Fri Jun 10– Tue Jun 14 10:00 GMT (3:30 p.m. IST) |
England vs New Zealand, 2nd Test Trent Bridge, Nottingham |
| Thu Jun 23 – Mon Jun 27 10:00 GMT (3:30 p.m. IST) |
England vs New Zealand, 3rd Test Headingley, Leeds |
ENG vs NZ: BIG BLOW for England ahead of second Test against New Zealand, captain Ben Stokes unlikely to bowl
How to watch ENG vs NZ Test Series in India?
The Test series will be televised LIVE in English on SONY SIX and in Hindi on SONY TEN 3.
The Test series will be Live Streamed on the SONY LIV app.
How to watch ENG vs NZ Test Series in New Zealand?
The Test series will be televised LIVE in English on SKY SPORTS New Zealand.
ENG vs NZ: BIG BLOW for England ahead of second Test against New Zealand, captain Ben Stokes unlikely to bowl
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