England announce XI for 3rd Test against New Zealand, Anderson ruled out
Legendary bowler Jimmy
Anderson has been ruled out of the final Test due to an ankle injury.
England on Wednesday announced their Playing XI for the
third and the final Test match of the series against New Zealand. The final
Test is set to be played on June 23 at Headingley, Leeds. England have already
clinched the three-match Test series and are leading 2-0. Post the conclusion
of the series, The Three Lions’ next assignment will be against India.
Legendary bowler Jimmy Anderson has been ruled out of the final
Test due to an ankle injury. Jamie Overton will replace the pacer and will make
his debut. "Unfortunately, Jimmy's not pulled up as much as we'd like to
so Jamie Overton is going to make his debut this week", skipper Ben Stokes
revealed in the press conference.
Jamie Overton, 28, who is twin brother of Craig Overton has
taken 21 wickets from 5 games at an average of 21.61 for Surrey in the County
Championship.
England’s XI for Leed’s Test:
Alex Lees, Zak Crawley, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Jonny
Bairstow, Ben Stokes (C), Ben Foakes, Matty Potts, Jamie Overton, Stuart Broad,
Jack Leach