Fast bowler Jamie Overton to make England Test debut after Anderson injury
Fast bowler James Anderson was on Wednesday ruled out of the third and final Test against New Zealand, allowing Jamie Overton to make his England Test debut at Headingley.
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England Announce Squad For Third Test Against New Zealand, No James Anderson
Jamie Overton will make his England Test debut in the third and final match of the New Zealand series at Headingley, captain Ben Stokes announced on Wednesday. Overton replaces fellow paceman James Anderson after England's all-time leading Test wicket-taker was ruled out with an ankle injury. England have an unassailable 2-0 lead against the world Test champions, following five-wicket wins at Lord's and Trent Bridge. Jamie Overton's selection for the match, which starts on Thursday, means his twin brother, Craig, misses out.
England's Jamie Overton to make Test debut against New Zealand
Overton replaces fellow paceman James Anderson after England's all-time leading Test wicket-taker was ruled out with an ankle injury. England have an unassailable 2-0 lead against the world Test champions, following five-wicket wins at Lord's and Trent Bridge. Jamie Overton's selection for the match, which starts on Thursday, means his twin brother, Craig, misses out.
Stokes illness overshadows England's bid for New Zealand clean sweep
England head into the third Test at Headingley on Thursday with doubts over the health of captain Ben Stokes as they chase a 3-0 series clean sweep against New Zealand.
England call up 90mph bowler Jamie Overton for Headingley Test against New Zealand
England have added pace to their squad for the third LV Insurance Test against New Zealand by calling up the uncapped Jamie Overton.
Surrey's Overton added to England squad for final New Zealand test
England have given a maiden call-up to Surrey seamer Jamie Overton and omitted spinner Matthew Parkinson for the final test against New Zealand in the only change to the squad that notched up a five-wicket win at Trent Bridge for a 2-0 series lead.
Jamie Overton joins twin brother Craig in England squad for third Test
Jamie Overton has been called up for England’s final Test against New Zealand, joining twin brother Craig in a 14-man squad.
England vs New Zealand, 2nd Test: Trent Boult Breaks One Of The Most Unique Batting Records In Tests
During Day 5 of the ongoing second Test between England and New Zealand, Kiwi pacer Trent Boult broke a unique record in the longest format. Known for his bowling skills, Boult has now scored the most runs by a player batting at number 11 in Tests. Boult scored 17 runs in the 2nd innings, taking his tally to 640 runs while batting as the 'Jack'. Boult went past former Sri Lanka spinner Muttiah Muralitharan, who had scored 623 runs at the number 11 spot. Boult had also scored 16 runs in the first innings.