Jamie Overton will make his debut in the test against New Zealand at Heddingley on Thursday, replacing James Anderson, as England captain Ben Stokes confirmed a stand-alone change in the team that sealed the series with its five-door victory at Trent Bridge last week.
Stokes, who himself was worried after missing a training session due to illness on Tuesday, went through training on Wednesday morning after contacting the team and will lead the country in a 3-0 series victory after twice inspiring Lord’s performances. and Trent Bridge.
Anderson, who received 11 wickets at 18.63 in the first two tests to confirm his status as the leader in England’s attacks, will play the ankle match – partly in view of the delayed fifth test against India in Edgbaston next week, which starts three days after the end of Heddingley’s match and which England must win to secure a share of the series, which was postponed last year due to fear of Covid.
“Unfortunately, Jimmy didn’t pull out as much as we’d like, so Jamie Overton will make his debut this week,” Stokes confirmed during his pre-match press conference.
This lone change means that, after all, England will not play twins in the same test for the first time in its history, with Jamie Craig’s brother remaining an unused member of the team.
Under the previous regime, Stuart Broad could be considered a break after consecutive matches, but in line with England’s new policy of choosing the best available XI for each match, he will continue to be the most important presence in the sewing attack.
Jamie Overton’s debut comes four and a half years after his brother Craig made his first appearance in the England Test and comes as a reward for a good start to the season with Surrey, for whom he has 21 goals at 21 and has played consistently. over 90mph / 145kph.
England 1 Alex Lees, 2 Zack Crowley, 3 Ollie Pope, 4 Joe Root, 5 Johnny Bearstow, 6 Ben Stokes (captain), 7 Ben Foxes (week), 8 Jamie Overton, 9 Stuart Broad, 10 Matt Potts, 11 Jack Leach .
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