Overview
- New Zealand Cricket confirmed on Thursday that opener Devon Conway has flown to Wellington for the birth of his second child and will spend a short time at home before flying back to London ahead of the second Test at The Oval.
- Media reports say the round trip is roughly 23,000 miles, a long flight that team management say should not stop Conway being available for selection next week.
- Fast bowler Matt Henry is being assessed day-to-day after back spasms at Lord’s and his fitness will shape New Zealand’s bowling choices for the Oval Test.
- England have reshaped their side after a late-night off-field incident that led to Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson being dropped and Joe Root being named to lead the hosts in the next match.
- New Zealand trail 1-0 after a 115-run defeat at Lord’s and will regroup at The Oval to train before the must-win second Test, a result that would level the three-match series.