ENGLAND are weighing up a possible Test debut for rookie fast bowler Sonny Baker at Lord’s.Head coach Brendon McCullum indicated that the 23-year-old is pushing for a place in Thursday’s series opener against New Zealand — England’s first Test outing since the end of their Ashes debacle almost five months ago.Josh Tongue and the returning Ollie Robinson appear inked in for two of the seam bowling slots, leaving Baker going head to head with Gus Atkinson for the remaining place.

ENGLAND are weighing up a possible Test debut for rookie fast bowler Sonny Baker at Lord’s.

Head coach Brendon McCullum indicated that the 23-year-old is pushing for a place in Thursday’s series opener against New Zealand — England’s first Test outing since the end of their Ashes debacle almost five months ago.

Josh Tongue and the returning Ollie Robinson appear inked in for two of the seam bowling slots, leaving Baker going head to head with Gus Atkinson for the remaining place.

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