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.

Jamie replaced the veteran seamer, who picked up an ankle injury, which means his twin brother Craig Overton misses out, with the hosts enjoying an unassailable 2-0 series lead.

"Unfortunately Jimmy's not pulled up as well as we would have liked him to, so Jamie Overton's going to make his debut this week," Stokes told Sky Sports ahead of the third match, which begins in Thursday.

"It's unfortunate for Jimmy, but we've got a massive Test against India coming up as well. I'm not too sure how serious it is to be honest. He's just got a bit of a puffy ankle.

"Jamie's been very impressive, the way that he's bowled. We always want a point of difference in our side, bowling with serious pace and changing games as well."

The all-rounder added: "That's the only change this week. As tempting as it was to get both twins out there playing for England, Jamie's the only change."

England have been short of quick bowlers following the long-term fitness issues of Jofra Archer and Mark Wood.

“He [Jamie] fills a different role from Jimmy,” Stokes said, “but to have someone in your back pocket who can bowl 90mph is big for us."

Captain Stokes named the team during his pre-match media round, ending concerns over his own fitness. The all-rounder missed training due to illness on Tuesday, but a pair of negative Covid tests, followed by a full net session was enough to dispel any concerns over his participation.

England blasted their way to victory in the second Test in Nottingham thanks to a virtuoso last day's batting performance, with Jonny Bairstow hitting 136 and Stokes