England announce their 15-man squad for the first Test against New Zealand next month following the Ashes. The squad includes Ollie Robinson, who returns to the international setup after a two-year absence. England also call up three uncapped players: Emilio Gay, James Rew and Sonny Baker.
The selections are presented as part of a broader review after the Ashes and with a new England selector, Marcus North, now confirmed. England say they are looking more closely at county form. In that context, Gay is noted for strong performance in county cricket, averaging 92 under North at Durham. Rew is highlighted as a 22-year-old who has already scored 12 centuries for Somerset. Other squad details, including the specialist balance and who is omitted, are not specified in the provided summaries.
