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England vs New Zealand: Shoaib Bashir backed as spinner for first Test

BBC - 12 hours ago

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.

Bethell fit to play for England in test series against NZ as McCullum calls for 'refined' Bazball

Yahoo Sports - 12 hours ago

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 Williamson glad to be back at 'unique' Lord's

France 24 - 12 hours ago

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

BCCI - 14 hours ago

BCCI appoints Sairaj Bahutule as India's Spin Bowling Coach

Sonny Baker pushing to play as England prepare for first Test since Ashes defeat

Yahoo Sports UK - 13 hours ago

England are already blooding one debutant in opener Emilio Gay and are mulling over Baker’s claims as they assess a mixed weather forecast.

England consider handing Test debut to fast bowler in first red-ball match since Ashes disaster

The Independent - 13 hours ago

England will play their first Test match since losing the Ashes when they take on New Zealand later this week

Too good to overlook, Robinson braces for third and final Test chance

ESPNcricinfo - 14 hours ago

Fitness and attitude issues have clouded his career to date, but Sussex seamer remains the attack's missing link