Cox and Baker to make Test debuts in second Test
Summary
Jordan Cox and Sonny Baker will play their first Test cricket match for England in the second Test against New Zealand. Several changes are made to the England team due to injuries and disciplinary issues involving Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson.Key Facts
- Jordan Cox (batter) and Sonny Baker (fast bowler) will debut in the second England vs New Zealand Test.
- Matthew Fisher will play his second Test, four years after his first.
- Jofra Archer returns to the team after being out earlier this summer.
- Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson were left out after breaking team curfew and involvement in a nightclub incident.
- James Rew is on standby to replace wicketkeeper Jamie Smith, whose partner is expecting a child.
- Ollie Robinson is injured and unavailable due to knee soreness.
- Cox scored 204 runs recently for Essex and is chosen for his power hitting.
- Baker bowls near 90mph and has taken 22 wickets this season despite tough starts in limited overs international games.
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