England have made four changes to their XI for the final Test against New Zealand, with Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson returning after a recent nightclub incident.
Stokes's return is expected to bring much-needed balance (Image source: X/@cricketcomau)
Jun 23, 2026
11:44 pm
What's the storyEngland have announced their playing XI for the third and final Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge. The match starts on Thursday.
The team sees the return of Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson after their involvement in a Chelsea nightclub incident two weeks ago.
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