England vs New Zealand: Kyle Jamieson and Will O’Rourke bolster Black Caps’ pace attack

The Test will be England’s first since the 4-1 Ashes defeat and the presence of Jamieson and O’Rourke means their batting line-up, which struggled in Australia, will be tested.

The Black Caps have pacer Matt Henry, Blair Tickner – who took eight wickets in two one-day internationals against England last year – and Jack Fowlkes, who took four in the first match of that series.

Jamieson claimed 80 wickets in just 19 Tests before his injury, while O’Rourke claimed 39 wickets in 11, including 10 against England in 2024.

Ben Sears, another pacer, will tour England as part of the squad to play Ireland and as a touring reserve.

Off-spin bowling all-rounder Dean Foxcroft has been called up for the first time.

New Zealand squads against Ireland and England: Tom Latham (captain), Tom Blundell (wicketkeeper), Christian Clarke (Ireland only), Devon Conway, Jack Fowlkes, Dean Foxcroft, Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson, Daryl Mitchell, Henry Nicholls, Will O’Rourke, Glenn Phillips, Michael Raine (Ireland only), Ratchynland (only) Ireland). Smith, Blair Tickner, Kane Williamson, Will Young