England vs New Zealand LIVE! Root in as captain with Stokes absent for second Test

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England vs New Zealand, second Test, day one LIVE! Cricket score, updates, video, analysis as Joe Root deputises for captain Ben Stokes at The Kia Oval | Cricket News | Sky SportsSkip to contentEngland, leading 1-0 after victory at Lord’s, resume their three-Test series against New Zealand at The Kia Oval ahead final game at Trent Bridge (June 25); Somerset wicketkeeper James Rew makes debut as Joe Root captains much-changed England with Ben Stokes absentWednesday 17 June 2026 10:00, UKThis content is provided by , which may be using cookies and other technologies. To show you this content, we need your permission to use cookies. You can use the buttons below to amend your preferences to enable cookies or to allow those cookies just once. You can change your settings at any time via the Privacy Options. Unfortunately we have been unable to verify if you have consented to cookies. To view this content you can use the button below to allow cookies for this session only.Enable Cookies Allow Cookies OnceHomeWatchSky BetWatch Sky Sports