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.
English cricket team may see first set of twins on national squad
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Unwell Ben Stokes misses England training ahead of third Test vs New Zealand
Stokes was absent while the rest of the squad trained ahead of Thursday's first day of the final Test in the three-match series. An England and Wales Cricket Board spokesperson indicated that Stokes had tested negative for Covid-19 on Tuesday morning. Stokes is being kept away from the group as a precautionary measure.
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.
A family affair – English cricket’s brothers in arms
Jamie Overton has joined twin Craig in the England Test squad for next week’s clash against New Zealand at Headingley.