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England recall Shoaib Bashir and include Sonny Baker in 12-man squad for first Test

The Athletic 02 June 2026 18h ago
England recall Shoaib Bashir and include Sonny Baker in 12-man squad for first Test
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England have recalled Shoaib Bashir, the spinner they deemed unselectable in Australia over the winter, for the first Test against New Zealand this week and he could be joined by two debutants for the game at Lord’s. Emilio Gay, the Durham batter, will make his first Test appearance on Thursday at the top of the England order and may be joined by the exciting Sonny Baker, who is also named in a 12
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