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Sports / Tue, 02 Jun 2026 ICC

Uncapped duo in England’s XII for first New Zealand Test

Robinson, who has 76 wickets from 20 Tests for England, last featured in a Test for England back in 2024 during the five-Test series against India. Accompanying him in the bowling department are Baker, Josh Tongue, Gus Atkinson and Shoaib Bashir. England will also be empowered by the timely return of captain Ben Stokes, who had a bout with a facial injury ahead of the home summer and is also a crucial member of that bowling attack. Meanwhile, among the batters, Joe Root and Harry Brook lead the way alongside the likes of Ben Duckett and Jamie Smith. England will play the first of three Tests starting June 6 at Lord's, following which the caravan will move to The Oval and Nottingham.

Robinson, who has 76 wickets from 20 Tests for England, last featured in a Test for England back in 2024 during the five-Test series against India.

Accompanying him in the bowling department are Baker, Josh Tongue, Gus Atkinson and Shoaib Bashir.

England will also be empowered by the timely return of captain Ben Stokes, who had a bout with a facial injury ahead of the home summer and is also a crucial member of that bowling attack.

Meanwhile, among the batters, Joe Root and Harry Brook lead the way alongside the likes of Ben Duckett and Jamie Smith.

England will play the first of three Tests starting June 6 at Lord's, following which the caravan will move to The Oval and Nottingham.

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