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ENG vs NZ: Matt Parkinson added to England squad for the second one Take a look at in opposition to New Zealand

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Matt Parkinson made his Take a look at debut at Lord’s as a concussion replace for Jack Leach. England beat New Zealand by means of 5 wickets within the first Take a look at on Sunday.

Matt Parkinson all through first Take a look at between England and New Zealand at Lord’s. (Courtesy: Reuters)

HIGHLIGHTSMatt Parkinson made Take a look at debut as a concussion substituteMatt Parkinson took one wicket all through the first Take a look at at Lord’sEngland beat New Zealand by means of 5 wickets within the 1st Take a look at

England have added leg-spinner Matt Parkinson to their squad for the second one Take a look at event in opposition to New Zealand at Trent Bridge, starting June 10.

The 25-year-old Parkinson is the one exchange to England’s squad from the primary Take a look at, which they received by means of 5 wickets at Lord’s after former skipper Joe Root performed a match-winning unbeaten knock of 115 off 170.

“We have now added Matt Parkinson to our Take a look at squad for the second one Take a look at at Trent Bridge,” England Cricket tweeted.

We have now added @mattyparky96 to our Take a look at squad for the second one @LV Insurance coverage Take a look at at @TrentBridge

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— England Cricket (@englandcricket) June 5, 2022

Parkinson made his Take a look at debut in an unconventional means, coming in as a concussion replace for spinner Jack Leach, who harm himself whilst fielding. Leach has nonetheless been retained within the staff however has to end up his health to be to be had for enjoying XI variety.

Parkinson took the wicket of Tim Southee all through New Zealand’s 2d innings. Apparently, the spinner used to be packing for a vacation when he gained a decision to enroll in the staff.

England squad for the second one Take a look at in opposition to New Zealand: Ben Stokes (c), Alex Lees, Zak Crawley, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Jonny Bairstow, Ben Foakes, Matthew Potts, Stuart Large, James Anderson, Jack Leach, Matt Parkinson, Craig Overton, Harry Brook.