England fielded three debutants against New Zealand as Jamie Smith stepped away for birth of his daughter
England brought three debutants into the XI for the second Test against New Zealand at The Oval, after wicketkeeper Jamie Smith withdrew to be with his partner following the arrival of his second child. Somerset's James Rew, 22, takes the gloves at number six, alongside batter Jordan Cox and pace bowler Sonny Baker. The changes reflect England's most significant squad restructuring in a home series since 1999. The Squad Changes Smith's absence prompted England to make five alterations to the XI …









