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Rew to make debut as Smith misses second Test
Key takeaways
- James Rew averages 41.71 in 64 first-class games for Somerset
- Wicketkeeper Smith's daughter, his second child, was born on Tuesday morning, the day before the Test at The Oval begins on Wednesday.
- Somerset's Rew, 22, will take the gloves and bat at number six.
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James Rew averages 41.71 in 64 first-class games for Somerset
Cricket Correspondent at The Oval Published16 June 2026, 17:48 BSTUpdated 2 minutes ago Jamie Smith will miss England's second Test against New Zealand following the birth of his daughter, with James Rew coming into the side as a third debutant.
Wicketkeeper Smith's daughter, his second child, was born on Tuesday morning, the day before the Test at The Oval begins on Wednesday.
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