England's Test match against New Zealand at Trent Bridge was marked by extreme heat, with limited shade and fan facilities. Spinner Shoaib Bashir had a mixed day, taking wickets but also conceding runs, and benefiting from a missed lbw review of Devon Conway.
England has made four changes to their playing XI for the third Test against New Zealand, with captain Ben Stokes and pacer Gus Atkinson returning. Jamie Smith and Shoaib Bashir are also recalled. The changes follow a significant defeat in the second Test.
England have named a 12-player squad for the first Test against New Zealand at Lord's, with a decision on Sonny Baker's debut pending weather forecasts. Shoaib Bashir is confirmed as the frontline spinner.
Shoaib Bashir is set to be England's primary spinner for the first Test against New Zealand at Lord's, despite being overlooked for the Ashes. Coach Brendon McCullum expressed strong confidence in the 22-year-old, highlighting his potential and recent county form.
Shoaib Ibrahim's father has been admitted to the ICU after suffering another brain stroke. The next 24 hours are crucial for his health. This follows a similar incident in 2021, and the family has also faced health challenges with Dipika Kakar's past cancer diagnosis.
Emilio Gay's third century of the season guided Durham against Middlesex at Lord's, while David Bedingham also scored a hundred. Northamptonshire secured their first win of the summer as Ben Sanderson took a career-best 7-31 against Worcestershire. At the Oval, 19-year-old Adam Thomas scored a century on Championship debut alongside Dom Sibley's 187. Joe Root contributed 64 for Yorkshire against Somerset, while Stevie Eskinazi's century powered Nottinghamshire.
