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England XI vs New Zealand for 3rd Test confirmed: Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson among the four changes made
England have made four changes to their playing XI for the series-deciding third Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge, with captain Ben Stokes and fast bowler Gus Atkinson returning to the side.

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England vs New Zealand: Ben Stokes, Gus Atkinson returns confirmed as Ollie Robinson left out for third Test
England vs New Zealand Third Test: Dates, start time, team news and how to follow as Stokes returns
McCullum confused by stories of rift as Stokes returns
Head coach Brendon McCullum said he remains "good friends" with England captain Ben Stokes and the pair have "no idea" why rumours of a rift have emerged.

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McCullum insists no rift with Stokes as captain returns for New Zealand series decider
England reveal team for third Test as Ben Stokes returns and key seamer left out
Brendon McCullum denies talk of a wedge between himself and captain Ben Stokes
Stokes and fast bowler Gus Atkinson resumed training with their team-mates at Trent Bridge on Tuesday afternoon, ending a two-week exile that saw them miss the series-levelling defeat at the Kia Oval.

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ENG vs NZ 3rd Test: Brendon McCullum Breaks Silence on Ben Stokes Controversy as England Name Playing XI for Trent Bridge

Brendon McCullum backed England captain Ben Stokes ahead of the ENG vs NZ 3rd Test at Trent Bridge, dismissing reports of a rift. Stokes and Gus Atkinson return after controversy, while England have named a revamped playing XI.

England vs New Zealand, 2nd Test: Matt Henry takes 11 wickets as Kiwis win Oval Test to level series

New Zealand thrashed England by 253 runs in the second Test at The Oval to level the series 1-1 and force a decider in Nottingham. Matt Henry starred with match figures of 11-109, including 6-29 in the second innings,

Ben Stokes returns as England captain for Third Test vs New Zealand after being pulled from Durham match amid probe

BEN STOKES and Gus Atkinson have both been pulled from their respective County Championship games ahead of England’s third Test against New Zealand. The pair were both dropped for the second

England Vs New Zealand 2nd Test Day 5 Preview: Today’s London Hourly Weather Forecast, WTC Table – All You Need To Know

Check preview, London hourly weather forecast, and latest ICC World Test Championship 2025–2027 points table on Sunday, June 21, at The Oval

England vs. New Zealand—International Friendly: Preview, Predictions and Lineups

England needs to put New Zealand to the sword with a statement victory as it gears up for the 2026 World Cup.

Ben Stokes: England head coach Brendon McCullum denies rift as he praises returning captain ahead of third Test vs New Zealand

England head coach Brendon McCullum has described Ben Stokes as in an outstanding state of mind as he defended the pairs relationship; watch the third Test between England and New Zealand from 11am on

Cricket-New Zealand build lead towards 200 at tea on third day v England

By Martyn Herman LONDON, June 19 (Reuters) - New Zealand recovered from a shaky start to their second innings to stretch their lead towards 200 at tea on the third day of the second test against England at The Oval on Friday with Henry Nicholls and Rachin Ravindra adding an unbroken 66-run stand.