England will take on New Zealand in the second Test of the three-match series at the Kennington Oval in London, starting on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, with England looking to extend their 1-0 lead after winning the opening Test at Lord's. Gus Atkinson has also been dropped from the squad following the ongoing investigation.
"We just thought this was too big a job at this stage for Harry to take on," Key said. "Ultimately, when English cricket's in a hole, Joe Root is the man that we ask to dig us out of it."
We Don't Want to Burden Him With That - Rob Key on Harry Brook Missing Out on Captaincy
Rob Key said that England decided against appointing Harry Brook as interim Test captain because the batter already has several responsibilities. Key added that the management did not want to add more pressure to Brook.
Harry Brook is England's Test vice-captain and also leads the white-ball teams. He has also faced disciplinary issues in the past. During England's tour of New Zealand last year, he was fined after an incident involving a nightclub bouncer on the eve of the third ODI.
Joe Root Returns as England Turn to Experience
England have also added Jofra Archer and Jordan Cox to the squad for the second Test against New Zealand. Archer missed the opening Test due to workload management after representing Rajasthan Royals until Qualifier 2 of IPL 2026.
Jordan Cox has been drafted into the squad as a replacement for the suspended Ben Stokes. The batter recently returned from Royal Challengers Bengaluru's IPL 2026 title-winning campaign, where he spent the season as part of the squad.
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