England poised for win over New Zealand amid criticism of Lord's pitch, with former players and commentators labeling it 'unfair' and 'not up to standard' due to variable bounce and lateral movement.
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.
England batter Jacob Bethell is undergoing a finger injury assessment ahead of the first Test against New Zealand. The 22-year-old missed an IPL match for Royal Challengers Bengaluru, raising concerns about his availability for the upcoming Test series.
Stuart Broad expressed surprise at Ollie Robinson's recall for England's first Test against New Zealand, questioning why the bowler was excluded from the Ashes squad if now considered fit and essential.
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.
England's Test squad for the New Zealand series includes three uncapped players (Emilio Gay, James Rew, Sonny Baker) and Ollie Robinson's recall. Sarah Taylor, a former England wicketkeeper, is appointed fielding coach, a first for a female in the men's senior setup.
England drops opener Zak Crawley and Ollie Pope from the squad for the first Test against New Zealand, announces Marcus North as the first foreign national selector, and includes three uncapped players.
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.
