Robinson snubbed for final Test as Stokes, Atkinson return

England vs New Zealand: Ben Stokes, Gus Atkinson returns confirmed as Ollie Robinson left out for third Test Ollie Robinson misses out of England's XI for the third Test against New Zealand; Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson return from suspension; watch the third Test between England and New Zealand from 11am on Thursday live on Sky Sports Cricket Tuesday 23 June 2026 16:31, UK Ollie Robinson has been left out of England's lineup for the series-deciding third Test against New Zealand despite being available for selection. Robinson took 7-77 on his first appearance for England at Lord's since 2024 - including a stunning triple-wicket maiden in his first over - but missed the second Test against New Zealand with knee soreness. The seamer, was named in England's preliminary 15-man squad for the third Test having recovered from injury, but has been left out of the playing XI, with Jofra Archer and Josh Tongue keeping their places from the second Test. Elsewhere, England captain Stokes and seamer Atkinson make their expected returns to the lineup following a one-match suspension during an ECB investigation into a nightclub incident after a team curfew breach. Both players have since been cleared by the Cricket Regulator of any wrongdoing. - Brendon McCullum says Ben Stokes relationship not tarnished - Stuart Broad: England defeat shows how they need Ben Stokes - England thrashed by 253 runs as New Zealand level Test series Wicketkeeper Jamie Smith returns to the side from paternity leave in place of debutant James Rew, while England have elected to bring back Atkinson and spinner Shoaib Bashir in place of Sonny Baker and Matt Fisher. Jordan Cox makes way for Stokes to return at No 7 having made his Test debut at The Oval. More to follow... England XI for the third Rothesay Test against New Zealand: Ben Duckett Emilio Gay Jacob Bethell Joe Root Harry Brook Jamie Smith (wicketkeeper) Ben Stokes (captain) Gus Atkinson Jofra Archer Josh Tongue Shoaib Bashir [Image text:] SFE CASTORE 699