England batter Jacob Bethell has recovered from a finger injury and is available for the first Test against New Zealand. He cut short his IPL stint to be assessed by England's medical team and is set to bat at No. 3.
England names Sarah Taylor as first female fielding coach for men's Test team, alongside a new squad for the New Zealand series featuring three uncapped players and Ollie Robinson's return.
Sarah Taylor, former England wicketkeeper, joins England's men's Test team as fielding coach for the New Zealand series on a short-term basis, praised by ECB Director Rob Key as "one of the best in the business". England also announces squad for the first Test, including newcomers Emilio Gay, Sonny Baker, and James Rew, and returns for Ollie Robinson and Rehan Ahmed.
Bangladesh Cricket Board has withdrawn Mustafizur Rahman's NOC for PSL 2026 after the experienced pacer was advised to undergo a scan for an injury, followed by a rehabilitation programme. Young fast bowler Nahid Rana has also been held back to prepare for the upcoming Test series against Pakistan. The board's focus is on ensuring key bowlers are fit for national duties. Meanwhile, Bangladesh announced their T20I squad for matches against New Zealand starting April 27, with senior pacers rested and fresh faces like Abdul Gaffar Saqlain receiving maiden call-ups.
