NZ vs ENG, 2nd Test: New Zealand names unchanged lineup in bid to level series
NZ vs ENG, 2nd Test: New Zealand names unchanged lineup in bid to level series
New Zealand named an unchanged starting lineup for its second Test match against England, starting in Wellington on Friday.
The home side continues to field a four-man pace attack, opting to not include a specialist spinner in Mitchell Santner, who picked a 10-wicket haul during the Kiwis’ series sweep in India earlier this year.
“We have some spin options in the top seven anyway,” said captain Tom Latham, hinting that all-rounder Glenn Phillips and Rachin Ravindra will be handed bowling responsibilities during the match.
On Wednesday, England had also named an unchanged team for the second contest of the three-match series. The Ben Stokes-led side had secured the series-opener in Christchurch by eight wickets.
