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NZ vs ENG, 2nd Test: New Zealand names unchanged lineup in bid to level series

New Zealand has named an unchanged starting lineup for its second Test match against England, starting in Wellington on Friday. The home side continues to field a four-man pace attack, opting not to include a specialist spinner in Mitchell Santner, who picked up a 10-wicket haul during the Kiwis’ series sweep in India earlier this year. “We have some spin options in the top seven anyway,” said captain Tom Latham, hinting that all-rounder Glenn Phillips and Rachin Ravindra will be handed bowling responsibilities during the match. New Zealand vs England Playing XI for 2nd Test New Zealand: Tom Latham, Devon Conway, Kane Williamson, Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Blundell, Glenn Phillips, Nathan Smith, Tim Southee, Matt Henry, Will O’Rourke England: Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Jacob Bethell, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ollie Pope, Ben Stokes, Chris Woakes, Gus Atkinson, Brydon Carse, Shoaib Bashir

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