England Weigh Up Test Debut for Sonny Baker Against New Zealand

Head coach Brendon McCullum has backed the quick bowler to bring some “noise” to the attack, though Gus Atkinson could also feature if the weather conditions are less hot. Shoaib Bashir has been confirmed as the frontline spinner, preferred over Rehan Ahmed.

Jacob Bethell is also fit and available to bowl after recovering from a finger injury. England's strategy mirrors their approach from the first Ashes Test last November, where they waited until the last minute to finalize their playing XI. chickenroadslot.lat