England squad for New Zealand 1st Test 2026 : Full team lists for ENG vs NZ Test series

Confirmed England  Test squad vs New Zealand

England's squad for New Zealand 1st Test

• Ben Stokes (c)
• Rehan Ahmed
• Gus Atkinson
• Sonny Baker
• Shoaib Bashir
• Jacob Bethell
• Harry Brook
• Ben Duckett
• Matthew Fisher
• Emilio Gay
• James Rew
• Ollie Robinson
• Joe Root
• Jamie Smith
• Josh Tongue

All eyes on debutants in the New Zealand series

The 15-member England squad for the first Test against New Zealand will feature three uncapped players. Durham top-order batter Emilio Gay, Hampshire fast bowler Sonny Baker and Somerset wicketkeeper-batter James Rew have made it to the team.

Leicestershire spinner Rehan Ahmed, Surrey seamer Matthew Fisher and Sussex seamer Ollie Robinson return to the Test squad.

After the team was announced, England Men’s Managing Director, Rob Key, said: "We’ve selected a squad that we believe has a really exciting blend of proven international quality, strong county form and players with huge potential to develop at Test level. Emilio, James and Sonny have all earned their opportunities through consistent performances and have impressed us not only with their talent but with the way they’ve gone about their cricket in high-pressure situations.

"It’s also great to welcome back players like Rehan, Matt and Ollie, who all bring different qualities and experience to the group. Competition for places remains incredibly strong and that’s exactly where we want to be as a Test team. Jofra Archer is unavailable for the first Test. He continues to play in the IPL, and it is about building him up for red-ball cricket after a long six months on the road."

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England vs New Zealand 2026 Test series schedule

ENG vs NZ Tests

• Jun 4-8: Rothesay
• Jun 17-21: Oval (London)
• Jun 25-29: Trent Bridge

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