Rew to make debut as Smith misses second Test
Summary
Jamie Smith will miss England's second Test cricket match against New Zealand because of the birth of his daughter. James Rew, a 22-year-old player from Somerset, will make his first appearance in the Test team as a wicketkeeper and batsman.Key Facts
- Jamie Smith is England's wicketkeeper and will miss the second Test at The Oval.
- Smith's daughter was born on Tuesday, a day before the match starts.
- James Rew, 22 years old, replaces Smith and will bat at number seven.
- Rew plays for Somerset and averages 41.71 in first-class cricket.
- Jordan Cox and Sonny Baker will also make their Test debuts in this match.
- This is the first time since 2017 that England has three debutants in the same Test team.
- England made five changes from the team that won the first Test by 115 runs at Lord's.
- The match is between England and New Zealand and begins on Wednesday at The Oval.
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