Info4now- Among the big names, Virat Kohli is in discussion and his horrible form is a pressure for new management. But a great player like him might make a comeback anytime and it’s the reason he is still in the side. Kane Williamson, like his international counterpart, is going through the same period of his career and his form is affecting the top order of New Zealand. If New Zealand want to continue their excellent execution of bat and ball, Kane’s return as a batsman is very important in the ENG vs NZ 3rd Test.
England, On the other hand, just go for a single change. It doesn’t matter whether it’s for a mild injury or a routine change, as James Anderson plays for select contests and England are already 2-0 up with an unassailable lead in the series. Ben Stokes is back to the side being sidelined for days in the practice session.
Preview: ENG vs NZ 3rd Test, New Zealand tour of England 2022
Stuart Broad will take the new ball and has to lead the department in the absence of Jimmy Anderson. Even if there is a good chance of a flat wicket, at the start, the ball will swing. Jamie Overton makes his debut and will expect some movement on the wicket. Jack Leach will save the fast bowlers from excess toil as the ball gets old and at the same time maintain the over rate. Ben Foakes somehow finds his going and it’s the only hope for England to tackle the lower order batting.
Although we see a good batting performance from England, the fumbling is still in the group and New Zealand bowlers with all their accuracy will be all over them. Neil Wagner, another left arm disciplined architect will test the English middle order. He is fantastic with his line and length. Apart from that, he can control the flow of run and does so throughout the game. In batting, New Zealand are still ahead of England and if Williamson finds his rhythm it will add to that colour.
Going Forward
To conclude, it’s a new game and I think it’s a separate start. Headingley is a fantastic ground for a Test match. With good batting wicket, quality pace from both the camps against irregular rain will make ENG vs NZ final Test a competitive one.
Playing XI: ENG vs NZ 3rd Test, Leeds.
England(Declared): Jack Crawly, Alex Lees, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Ben Stokes, Johnny Bairstow, Ben Foakes, Jack Leach, Stuart Broad, Matthew Potts and Jamie Overton.
New Zealand (Probable): Devon Conway, Will Young, Tom Latham, Kane Williamson, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Blundell, Michael Bracewell Tim Southee, Trent Boult, Neil Wagner and Matt Henry.