England make good start despite Stokes' absence
England attempt to move on from the Ben Stokes controversy with a solid opening day of the second Test against New Zealand at The Oval.
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Key People
Ben Stokes is the captain of the England Test cricket team.
Daryl Mitchell is a New Zealand cricketer known for his batting.
Glenn Phillips is a New Zealand cricketer known for his batting skills.
Gus Atkinson is an English cricketer who plays as a pace bowler.
Harry Brook is an English cricketer recognized for his batting prowess.
Jacob Bethell is an England cricketer and team-mate of Jos Buttler.
Joe Root is an English cricketer and the former captain of the England Test team.
Jofra Archer is an English cricketer known for his fast bowling.
Sonny Baker is an emerging English cricketer who made his Test debut in the second Rothesay Test.
Tom Latham is the captain of the New Zealand cricket team.
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England attempt to move on from the Ben Stokes controversy with a solid opening day of the second Test against New Zealand at The Oval.
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