•Ben Stokes’ return sets tough choice for seamer slot
Chris Woakes or Sam Curran is shaping up to be the final selection debate for England before next week’s first Test against New Zealand.
Joe Denly’s appearance as a sub fielder on day two of England’s practice match in Whangarei – one of toil as the New Zealand XI made 285 for four from 76 overs – points to his fitness after an ankle injury, meaning Joe Root’s first-choice XI is taking shape.
Written by Ali Martin at Cobham Oval
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