England Playing XI vs NZ: Hosts England have named an unchanged XI for the 2nd Test against New Zealand. Having clinched the first Test with a convincing win, new captain Ben Stokes named a same team for the Test starting at Trent Bridge on Friday. Follow England vs New Zealand Live updates on Insidesport.IN
England Playing XI vs NZ: Ben Stokes names UNCHANGED XI as England eye series win
England named an unchanged playing XI for the Trent Bridge Test with a aim to wrap up the series. England began their Ben Stokes – Brendon McCullum era with a convincing victory at Lord’s and will aim to bounce back after a disastrous start to their World Test championship campaign.
1. Zak Crawley (Kent)
2. Alex Lees (Durham)
3. Ollie Pope (Surrey)
4. Joe Root (Yorkshire)
5. Jonathan Bairstow (Yorkshire)
6. Ben Stokes (Durham) captain
7. Ben Foakes (Surrey) wicketkeeper
8. Matthew Potts (Durham)
9. Jack Leach (Somerset)
10. Stuart Broad (Nottinghamshire)
11. James Anderson (Lancashire)
Leach continued his seven-day mandatory concussion return to play protocol and is fit to play in the match. Middle order batsmen Jonny Bairstow and Ollie Pope retain their places in the team, while openers Zak Crawley and Alex Lees also remain.
Matthew Potts starred on his debut alongside veterans James Anderson and Stuart Broad.
England Playing XI vs NZ: Ben Stokes names UNCHANGED XI as England eye series win