ENG vs NZ: Matt Parkinson added to England squad for the second Test towards New Zealand

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

Matt Parkinson throughout first Test between England and New Zealand at Lord’s. (Courtesy: Reuters)

HIGHLIGHTSMatt Parkinson made Test debut as a concussion substituteMatt Parkinson took one wicket in the course of the 1st Test at Lord’sEngland beat New Zealand by 5 wickets within the 1st Test

England have added leg-spinner Matt Parkinson to their squad for the second Test match towards New Zealand at Trent Bridge, starting June 10.

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

“We’ve added Matt Parkinson to our Test squad for the second Test at Trent Bridge,” England Cricket tweeted.

We’ve added @mattyparky96 to our Test squad for the second @LV Insurance Test at @TrentBridge

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— England Cricket (@englandcricket) June 5, 2022

Parkinson made his Test debut in an unconventional method, coming in as a concussion substitute for spinner Jack Leach, who harm himself whereas fielding. Leach has nonetheless been retained within the workforce however has to show his health to be out there for taking part in XI choice.

Parkinson took the wicket of Tim Southee throughout New Zealand’s second innings. Interestingly, the spinner was packing for a vacation when he acquired a name to affix the workforce.

England squad for the second Test towards New Zealand: Ben Stokes (c), Alex Lees, Zak Crawley, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Jonny Bairstow, Ben Foakes, Matthew Potts, Stuart Broad, James Anderson, Jack Leach, Matt Parkinson, Craig Overton, Harry Brook.