Liam Patterson-White earns first England Test call for South Africa series
2 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Nov 9, 2026, 12:09 PM
Last updated Nov 9, 2026
Liam Patterson-White has been selected for England's Test squad ahead of the three-match series against South Africa, commencing next month in Johannesburg. The uncapped Nottinghamshire spinner's inclusion comes after a standout County Championship season. England aims to bolster their spin options against South Africa, who have recently showcased the effectiveness of spin bowling in their home series against Australia., Simon Harmer excelled for South Africa, claiming 14 wickets during that series. While Patterson-White joins the squad, Shoaib Bashir will travel with the Lions instead of the Test team.
- •Patterson-White called up for England's Tests against South Africa
- •Series begins next month in Johannesburg
- •Strong performances in County Championship lead to selection
- •England selects additional spin options including Dan Lawrence and Joe Root
- •Shoaib Bashir to join Lions for the tour
- 12:09 PMESPNcricinfo — Patterson-White wins maiden Test call in England squad for South Africa
- 12:03 PMThe Guardian Sport — Uncapped Notts spinner Patterson-White earns England Test call-up for South Africa
"28-year-old rewarded for county performances Bashir to tour with Lions along with seamer Carse The uncapped Nottinghamshire spinner Liam Patterson-White has been rewarded for his most productive County Championship season with a call-up up to England’s squad for their first red-ball assignment of the winter, the three Tests against South Africa that start in Johannesburg next month. The potential importance of spin bowling in South Africa was demonstrated in their recent home series against Australia, which the hosts won to propel themselves to No1 in the ICC rankings and in which their most successful bowler was Simon Harmer, who took 14 wickets at 29.35. England will face contrasting conditions, particularly in their first two Tests, and have selected further spin-bowling options in Dan Lawrence, Joe Root and Jacob Bethell, who returns after missing England’s most recent Test series, against Pakistan, through injury, But Shoaib Bashir, a fixture of the country’s Test squads since he made his debut in India in 2024, will travel only with the Lions. Continue reading...
"Nottinghamshire allrounder included ahead of Shoaib Bashir and Rehan Ahmed
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External links- ESPNcricinfoNov 9, 2026, 12:09 PMPatterson-White wins maiden Test call in England squad for South Africa
Nottinghamshire allrounder included ahead of Shoaib Bashir and Rehan Ahmed
- The Guardian SportNov 9, 2026, 12:03 PMUncapped Notts spinner Patterson-White earns England Test call-up for South Africa
28-year-old rewarded for county performances Bashir to tour with Lions along with seamer Carse The uncapped Nottinghamshire spinner Liam Patterson-White has been rewarded for his most productive County Championship season with a call-up up to England’s squad for their first red-ball assignment of the winter, the three Tests against South Africa that start in Johannesburg next month. The potential importance of spin bowling in South Africa was demonstrated in their recent home series against Australia, which the hosts won to propel themselves to No1 in the ICC rankings and in which their most successful bowler was Simon Harmer, who took 14 wickets at 29.35. England will face contrasting conditions, particularly in their first two Tests, and have selected further spin-bowling options in Dan Lawrence, Joe Root and Jacob Bethell, who returns after missing England’s most recent Test series, against Pakistan, through injury, But Shoaib Bashir, a fixture of the country’s Test squads since he made his debut in India in 2024, will travel only with the Lions. Continue reading...
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