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Leadership Shuffles and Farewell Tributes at The Kia Oval

England faces New Zealand at The Kia Oval with Joe Root captaining a reshuffled side amidst the emotional retirement of Kane Williamson and tactical squad changes.

By Kabir Sharma · 2 hours ago

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New Faces, New Focus: England Find Stability at The Oval Despite Stokes Absence

England navigate the absence of Ben Stokes to show grit at The Oval. Joe Root leads a new-look side against New Zealand in a finely balanced second Test match.

By Arjun Mehta · 3 hours ago

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Beyond the boundary: Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson benched after London nightclub brawl

England's Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson dropped for the second Test against NZ following a nightclub altercation. Joe Root takes charge amid disciplinary probe.

By Ananya Iyer · 11 June 2026