England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB), on Wednesday, introduced the playing XI for the upcoming third and last Test of the continued three-match collection towards New Zealand at Headingley in Leeds, beginning June 23.
Veteran pacer James Anderson, who claimed 11 wickets at 18.63 within the first two Tests, will miss the third Test on account of an ankle damage. Though, specialists additionally reckon that Anderson’s availability is due to the subsequent week’s delayed fifth Test towards India at Edgbaston, which is able to start three days after the Headingley match, as England will look to win to attract the collection which the guests are main 2-1.
Jamie Overton will make his Test debut towards New Zealand instead of Anderson. Notably, Jamie’s twin brother Craig Overton is already a part of the English squad, however the followers would nonetheless have to attend to see the dual brothers playing collectively as Craig couldn’t discover his place within the last XI.
Notably, Jamie’s debut got here as reward for an incredible season he had with Surrey, the place the quick bowler claimed 21 wickets at 21, and persistently bowled in extra of 90mph.
“Unfortunately, Jimmy’s not pulled up as much as we’d like to, so Jamie Overton is going to make his debut this week,” Ben Stokes confirmed throughout his pre-match presser.
England’s playing XI for the third Test towards New Zealand:
Alex Lees, Zak Crawley, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Jonny Bairstow, Ben Stokes (captain), Ben Foakes (wk), Matthew Potts, Jamie Overton, Stuart Broad, Jack Leach