England will hand Test debuts to Jordan Cox and Sonny Baker for the second match against New Zealand at the Oval. Matthew Fisher returns, and Jofra Archer is back after a break. Joe Root will captain the side in Ben Stokes's absence due to a team curfew breach.
Jordan Cox and Sonny Baker will make their England Test debuts in the second Test against New Zealand. Matthew Fisher also plays his second Test, while Jofra Archer returns. James Rew is on standby for Jamie Smith, whose partner is due to give birth. Stokes and Atkinson are out pending investigation.
Jordan Cox and Sonny Baker will make their England Test debuts against New Zealand. Matthew Fisher returns, Jofra Archer is back, and James Rew is on standby. The squad faces disruption from injuries and an off-field incident involving Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson.
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.
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England recalls Ollie Robinson after a two-year international hiatus and introduces uncapped trio Emilio Gay, James Rew, and Sonny Baker for the first Test against New Zealand at Lord's, starting June 4.
England announces a 15-man squad for the first Test against New Zealand, featuring uncapped players Emilio Gay, James Rew, and Sonny Baker, alongside Ollie Robinson's return after a two-year absence.
Sonny Baker, a 23-year-old Hampshire pace bowler, is hoping for a Test debut this summer after an expensive start to his international career. The pacer, who has clocked 92mph this season, concedes his only T20 appearance for England was cut short by a broken call, but he believes he can add much-needed firepower to an England team rebuilding after the retirements of several senior bowlers.
