English-Italian cricketer who plays for Durham and the England Test team
England will field a strong 16-man squad for the first two Tests against Pakistan, with Joe Root returning as captain and Dan Lawrence, Jordan Cox, and Ollie Pope among the recalled players. Bethell misses out due to knee injury as Cox moves to No. 3 and Lawrence at No. 6. Stephen Fleming's input is noted as England align with their soon-to-be head coach.
England has tightened its grip in a weather-impacted Test against New Zealand, but rain threatens a decisive finish. New Zealand is 55 for five chasing 199, with Phillips and Conway offering brief resistance in a day interrupted by showers.