A new face will bat at three for England in the first cricket test against the Black Caps, starting Thursday in Christchurch.

Warwickshire batter Jacob Bethell will debut at the spot, with Ollie Pope keeping wicket and batting at six in the absence of the injured Jordan Cox.

Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave explains further.

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A new face will bat at three for England in the first cricket test against the Black Caps, starting Thursday in Christchurch.
Warwickshire batter Jacob Bethell will debut at the spot, with Ollie Pope keeping wicket and batting at six in the absence of the injured Jordan Cox.
Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave explains further.
LISTEN ABOVE

With a straight down the middle approach, Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive on Newstalk ZB delivers the very latest news and views to New Zealanders as they wrap up their day.

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive

D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host ahead of Thursday's Black Caps v England test

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