England Weigh Baker Test Debut Amid Weather Concerns

England have announced a 12-man squad for the first Test against New Zealand at Lord's starting Thursday, postponing a decision on whether to reward Sonny Baker's 'full noise' approach with a debut. The decision mirrors their approach in the Ashes when they chose Mark Wood's pace over Bashir.

Shoaib Bashir has been preferred over Rehan Ahmed as the frontline spinner, while Jacob Bethell is fit after a finger injury and available to bowl if needed. Gus Atkinson may play if conditions are less hot at Lord's. lebandit.lat