Dad Duty Means England Will Debut Trio vs Kiwis at Oval

Dad duty means England will debut trio vs Kiwis at Oval

James Rew will join Sonny Baker and Jordan Cox as England debutants in the second Test at The Oval after Jamie Smith stood down due to his wife giving birth.

ENG vs NZ, 2nd Test: Jamie Smith to go on paternity leave; James Rew to make debut

England has announced ahead of its second Test against New Zealand that Jamie Smith will miss the match on paternity leave, and that uncapped wicketkeeper-batter James Rew will debut in his place.

Somerset's James Rew to make England debut in second New Zealand Test

The Somerset 22-year-old will make a debut will Jamie Smith missing out after the birth of his second child

James Rew to make Test debut as Jamie Smith goes on paternity leave

Three debutants and five changes for England, following victory in Lord's Test

James Rew to make England debut in second Test against New Zealand as Jamie Smith replaced following birth of his second child

James Rew to make Test debut against New Zealand at Kia Oval; Jamie Smith missing match after birth of his second child; watch second Test between England and New Zealand, live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Cricket from 10am on Wednesday