India, June 17 -- England vs New Zealand 2nd Test 2026: England and New Zealand head into the second Test at Kennington Oval with contrasting challenges. England need to deal without their regular skipper Ben Stokes and fast bowler Gus Atkinson. In contrast, New Zealand needs to adapt without their regular captain Kane Williamson who has retired from International Cricket.

England managed to win by 115 runs in the first Test played at Lords. The team has been completely reworked, with only a few players returning to play for England. Joe Root takes charge as the captain for the first time since he gave up the mantle in 2022.

England have handed Test debuts to Jordan Cox and Sonny Baker, while Jofra Archer makes his much-anticipated retu...