England prepares for first Test against New Zealand with squad adjustments
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 6:29 AM
Last updated Jun 2, 2026
England's cricket team is set to face New Zealand in the first Test at Lord's this Thursday. Following a disappointing Ashes series, the team undergoes changes, including the replacement of opener Zak Crawley by Emilio Gay. England's bowling lineup features eight frontline options, highlighting uncertainty in selection after five months of preparation. Ollie Robinson is recalled, positioned as the attack leader, accompanied by Gus Atkinson and Josh Tongue, who will play crucial roles in the pace attack.
- •First Test against New Zealand starts Thursday at Lord's.
- •Zak Crawley replaced by Emilio Gay in the batting order.
- •England includes eight frontline bowlers in a 15-man squad.
- •Ollie Robinson returns as the attack leader for the bowling unit.
- •Gus Atkinson and Josh Tongue will support in crucial roles.
- 6:29 AMYahoo Sports — The leader, supporting actor and X-factor – Finn on England's attack
- 6:29 AMBBC Sport — The leader, supporting actor and X-factor – Finn on England's attack
"All pace bowlers have a specific role in a pace attack, so how will Ollie Robinson, Gus Atkinson and Josh Tongue combine? Steven Finn takes a look in his latest BBC Sport column.
"All pace bowlers have a specific role in a pace attack, so how will Ollie Robinson, Gus Atkinson and Josh Tongue combine? Steven Finn takes a look in his latest BBC Sport column.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 2, 2026, 6:29 AMThe leader, supporting actor and X-factor – Finn on England's attack
All pace bowlers have a specific role in a pace attack, so how will Ollie Robinson, Gus Atkinson and Josh Tongue combine? Steven Finn takes a look in his latest BBC Sport column.
- BBC SportJun 2, 2026, 6:29 AMThe leader, supporting actor and X-factor – Finn on England's attack
All pace bowlers have a specific role in a pace attack, so how will Ollie Robinson, Gus Atkinson and Josh Tongue combine? Steven Finn takes a look in his latest BBC Sport column.
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