No Anderson in third Test

England pacer James Anderson will not play a part in their Third Test against New Zealand starting on Thursday as he was ruled out with an ankle injury.

Jamie Overton will make his England Test debut in his place at Headingley, captain Ben Stokes announced Wednesday.

England have an unassailable 2-0 lead against the world Test champions, following five-wicket wins at Lord’s and Trent Bridge.

Jamie Overton’s selection for the match, which starts on Thursday, means his twin brother, Craig, misses out.

“Unfortunately Jimmy’s not pulled up as well as we would have liked him to, so Jamie Overton’s going to make his debut this week,” Stokes told Sky Sports.

Stokes was absent from practice nets on Tuesday after feeling unwell, delaying his trip to Leeds on a precautionary basis but he joined the group on Wednesday. – AFP