TFW Daily - Root Ashes 2027 captain? - England NZ, 2nd Test, Oval Preview
6/16/202636 min
Eng v NZ Daily 2026, 2nd Test, Oval, Preview: For England, it’s hard to imagine how their time since Lord’s could’ve been more chaotic. So much drama, so many changes. Now across the river, it means at least two debuts, possibly three, and up to give changes pending circumstances outside of their control in a birthing suite. What of Stokes, and McCullum’s press conference yesterday? And of Root, who steered so comfortably through his captain’s press conference today? Might it be that interim leader extends to, say, the 2027 Ashes? Adam and Ben Jones can see it. As for New Zealand, after some time away, they arrive at a ground without Williamson, but with belief that these conditions should suit them perfectly to make the most of this chance. Support the show with a Nerd Pledge at patreon.com/thefinalword and win a signed copy of Wisden, or a case of Stomping Ground: browse their range at stompingground.beer Experience England’s cricket tour of South Africa 2026/27 LIVE with Gullivers Sports Travel. Find out more and book at gulliverstravel.co.uk Check out the Lord's Performance Centre for School Holiday activities and courses: lords.org/lords/performancecentre Stop snoring with 10% off a Zeus device: use code TFW2026 at zeussleeps.com Get your This is W̶o̶m̶e̶n̶'̶s̶ Cricket t-shirt here, and learn about Lacuna Sports bespoke cricket wear, created by women for women: lacunasports.co.uk/en/shop/limited-edition/world-cup-t-shirt/ Get your big NordVPN discount: nordvpn.com/tfw or 10% off Duncan Fearnley bats and kit with code TFW10 or 15% off Step One clothes at uk.stepone.life/discount/TFW148 or 10% off BIG Boots UK boots and socks at bigboots.co.uk/?ref=thefinalword Find previous episodes at finalwordcricket.com Title track by Urthboy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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It is the Final Word Daily. Adam Collins and Ben Jones. The day before the second test match between England and New Zealand here at the Oval, brought to you by Step One. Start strong, finish stronger. Yes, that's right. More about them in the middle of the program. No 30-second summaries needed for us today, Ben. But boy, oh boy, a, a fair bit has gone on in the last 24 hours. There are going to be many, many changes to the England team. Um, four, possibly five. We still don't know about Jamie Smith. At least two men on debut. Uh, Matt Fisher returning for his first test match in four years, albeit at the perfect time, at the perfect venue. Um, let's get through a bit of that team news, then rattle through what Brendon McCullum