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 fast bowler 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.
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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, despite the latter's impressive half-ton in the second Test.
Bashir has been preferred to all-rounder Rehan Ahmed, who was included in the provisional squad and made 128 with two wickets in Leicestershire's win over Yorkshire in the County Championship on Sunday.
Jordan Cox makes way for Stokes to return at No 7 having made his Test debut at The Oval.
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
England vs New Zealand results and schedule
All times UK and Ireland, all games live on Sky Sports
First Test (Lord's) - England won by 115 runs
Second Test (The Kia Oval) - New Zealand won by 253 runs
Third Test (Trent Bridge) - June 25-29 (11am)
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 fast bowler 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, despite the latter's impressive half-ton in the second Test.
Bashir has been preferred to all-rounder Rehan Ahmed, who was included in the provisional squad and made 128 with two wickets in Leicestershire's win over Yorkshire in the County Championship on Sunday.
Jordan Cox makes way for Stokes to return at No 7 having made his Test debut at The Oval.
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
England vs New Zealand results and schedule
All times UK and Ireland, all games live on Sky Sports
First Test (Lord's) - England won by 115 runs
Second Test (The Kia Oval) - New Zealand won by 253 runs
Third Test (Trent Bridge) - June 25-29 (11am)
