Bashir picked and Baker pushing for England Test debut at Lord's

England are considering handing Sonny Baker a debut Test cap at Lord's after the 23-year-old fast bowler was included in the 12-man squad named for the first Test against New Zealand, starting on Thursday.

England head coach Brendon McCullum faced the media two days out from the series opener, and hinted at Baker's possible inclusion as they "work out whether we want the extra air speed... or we stick to what is tried and tested at Lord's and the type of bowlers that will extract some movement with some overhead conditions".