England made one change for the final Test against New Zealand. Matthew Potts replaced Chris Woakes. captain Ben Stokes Highlights Potts' impressive stamina and diverse performances.
Matthew Potts returns to England and plays XI
England He made one change for the third and final Test against New Zealand at Seddon Park. Matthew Potts returned to replace the playing XI Chris Weeks.Pots will play his 10th Test cap as England look to claim the series with a 3-0 lead. Potts impressed with 31 wickets at an average of 28.22.
Captain Ben Stokes highlighted Potts' strength and versatility. “It's another opportunity to take a look at one of the fast bowlers who we see playing a big role moving forward,” Stokes said of Potts' selection. “We went 2-0 up and you obviously put yourself in an easier position to make the change.
“Potsy's got a huge motor. He can bowl all day long, bowl a lot of overs, but not only that, he's a very skilful bowler, which he's improved on by being here, working with Jimmy (Anderson) on a few things here and there. He's a player.” Another one that's very versatile, you can use it with the new ball, the short ball plan that we're on because he's so fit, he can bowl 20 overs in one day go back up and I'll give you another 20.
Chris Woakes' contribution against New Zealand
Chris Woakes will miss the final Test but made a crucial contribution with his outstanding performance. The veteran seamer took six wickets at an average of 29.16. He silences critics who have questioned his record abroad. Stokes praised Woakes' impact, noting his key dismissal of Kane Williamson.
Woakes' overseas average improved slightly from 51 to 48.93 after his strong performance at Pakistan and New Zealand.
“Chris Woakes came into the winter tours with a bit of scrutiny behind his away record, but I think what he did over the winter proved a lot of people wrong,” Stokes said. “He was fantastic, he was great in Pakistan and he had a huge impact here.”
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