Shoaib Bashir is backed as England’s first-choice spinner for the first Test against New Zealand after being overlooked for the entire Ashes series.
England No. 3 batter Jacob Bethell is fit to play the first cricket test against New Zealand starting on Thursday despite having to cut short his time in the Indian Premier League because of a finger injury on his left hand. Bethell was forced to leave eventual IPL champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru before the playoffs so he could be assessed and monitored by England’s medical team ahead of the New Zealand series. England coach Brendon McCullum said on Tuesday that Bethell’s finger was “fine.”
New Zealand's Kane Williamson is relishing his return to Lord's as the iconic stadium stages its 150th Test when the Black Caps take on England this week.
BCCI appoints Sairaj Bahutule as India's Spin Bowling Coach
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England are already blooding one debutant in opener Emilio Gay and are mulling over Baker’s claims as they assess a mixed weather forecast.
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England will play their first Test match since losing the Ashes when they take on New Zealand later this week
Fitness and attitude issues have clouded his career to date, but Sussex seamer remains the attack's missing link