Cox and Baker to make Test debuts at The Oval (opens original article in a new tab)

Jordan Cox and Sonny Baker will make their England Test debuts in the second Test against New Zealand, with Jofra Archer returning and Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson excluded. Coach Brendon McCullum named Joe Root as interim captain.

• Jordan Cox and Sonny Baker will make their England Test debuts in the second Test against New Zealand.
• Jofra Archer returns to the squad, while Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson are excluded pending an investigation.
• Coach Brendon McCullum named Joe Root as interim captain, citing a collaborative decision with Harry Brook.