[Lord Snooty]

England v New Zealand

The 2nd Test Match
Friday May 29th - Tuesday June 2nd
at Headingley
starting at 11:00

Teams news (courtesy of Cricinfo)


England are likely to be unchanged from Lord's. James Anderson and Mark Wood were both reported to be a "bit sore" but are both anticipated to be fine.


England (probable) 1 Alastair Cook ©, 2 Adam Lyth, 3 Gary Ballance, 4 Ian Bell, 5 Joe Root, 6 Jos Buttler (w), 7 Ben Stokes, 8 Moeen Ali, 9 Mark Wood, 10 Stuart Broad, 11 James Anderson.


New Zealand have two injury worries. BJ Watling, who missed the second Test on the last tour, is still struggling with his knee that saw him not able to keep wicket for most of the Lord's Test. His exclusion would rob New Zealand of an influential player in their run of six undefeated Test series. Corey Anderson also has a back problem; if he plays he is likely not to bowl. His injury concerns will be felt at Somerset, where he has signed up for the NatWest Blast. Luke Ronchi, for his Test debut, and Doug Bracewell are in line to replace the injured pair.


New Zealand (possible) 1 Tom Latham, 2 Martin Guptill, 3 Kane Williamson, 4 Ross Taylor, 5 Brendon McCullum ©, 6 Doug Bracwell, 7 Luke Ronchi (w), 8 Mark Craig, 9 Matt Henry, 10 Tim Southee, 11 Trent Boult.

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Scorecard

England

Alastair Cook ©
Adam Lyth
Gary Ballance
Ian Bell
Joe Root
Ben Stokes
Jos Buttler (W)
Moeen Ali
Stuart Broad
Mark Wood
James Anderson

New Zealand

Tom Latham
Martin Guptill
Kane Williamson
Ross Taylor
Brendon McCullum ©
BJ Watling
Luke Ronchi (W)
Mark Craig
Tim Southee
Matt Henry
Trent Boult