England captain Ben Stokes returns to the playing XI after his suspension in the 2nd Test match due to the physical altercation in a nightclub with a former Rugby player and also breaching the curfew.
During the absence of Ben Stokes, Joe Root was handed the captaincy in the second Test match. However, Stokes’ return to the squad is a big boost for the England National Cricket Team. The former has showcased excellent form in the recent County Championship game for Durham, scoring 95 runs.
Brendon McCullum opens on relationship with Stokes
"I remember talking to Eoin Morgan after 2015 World Cup, and you know how close I am with him. He came to me and asked me 'what do you think I should do?' I said 'tough times don't last but tough blokes do'."
We're desperate to win- Brendon McCullum
However, the team's togetherness was affected following a controversial fortnight for the England squad, during which Stokes' future as an England player and captain, as well as his relationship with the coach, were heavily debated.
"What will be will be from a results POV," he said. "We're desperate to win, but at the time what will be will be. How can we hold our nerves during those moments and have absolute clarity to make the right decisions to give ourselves the best chance? If we do that, then we are a good chance of getting the prize that we want."
England's playing XI for the third Test vs NZ: Ben Duckett, Emilio Gay, Jacob Bethell, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Jamie Smith (wk), Ben Stokes (C), Gus Atkinson, Jofra Archer, Josh Tongue, Shoaib Bashir
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