England is gearing up for a three-match Test series against New Zealand at Lord's, with many questions surrounding the team's lineup. The Ashes series that took place in Australia was a disappointing one for England, and changes will be made as they look to bounce back.
Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett were both struggling Down Under, but Crawley has retained his place due to continuity. Duckett, however, is out of the running after failing to pass 42 in ten innings against Australia. In his place comes Glamorgan's Asa Tribe, who has been turning heads with his run-scoring exploits.
Tribe, a 21-year-old opener from the Channel Islands, has already made 31 international appearances for England but is keen to play for the country in the long term. His performances in South Africa have caught the eye of former England captain Kevin Pietersen, who believes he's one to watch.
Others who might be pushing for selection include Durham's Ben McKinney and Sussex's Tom Haines, both of whom featured in the England Lions squad this winter. Jacob Bethell, currently at number three, is a lock, but it remains to be seen whether the same faces will occupy numbers four and five in the middle order.
Joe Root is a certainty, with the former captain still chasing down Sachin Tendulkar's record for most Test runs scored. Harry Brook should keep his place at number five, but the Yorkshireman may need a break due to his recent involvement in limited-overs series.
Ben Stokes will remain England captain and opener, but who else might fill the roles of James Rew and Brydon Carse? 22-year-old Thomas Rew from the same family has been tipped as a hotter prospect. Jamie Smith is under pressure, having had a torrid Ashes series with both bat and gloves.
As for spin bowlers, Shoaib Bashir needs to get back on track after being left out of the Ashes squad. Rehan Ahmed, however, will be looking to nail down his role as England's top leg-spinner. Brydon Carse and Josh Tongue are likely to keep their spots, while Sam Cook is a possibility if he can regain form.
England's Test series against New Zealand begins at Lord's on June 4, with the second match taking place at The Kia Oval in London from June 17-21.
Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett were both struggling Down Under, but Crawley has retained his place due to continuity. Duckett, however, is out of the running after failing to pass 42 in ten innings against Australia. In his place comes Glamorgan's Asa Tribe, who has been turning heads with his run-scoring exploits.
Tribe, a 21-year-old opener from the Channel Islands, has already made 31 international appearances for England but is keen to play for the country in the long term. His performances in South Africa have caught the eye of former England captain Kevin Pietersen, who believes he's one to watch.
Others who might be pushing for selection include Durham's Ben McKinney and Sussex's Tom Haines, both of whom featured in the England Lions squad this winter. Jacob Bethell, currently at number three, is a lock, but it remains to be seen whether the same faces will occupy numbers four and five in the middle order.
Joe Root is a certainty, with the former captain still chasing down Sachin Tendulkar's record for most Test runs scored. Harry Brook should keep his place at number five, but the Yorkshireman may need a break due to his recent involvement in limited-overs series.
Ben Stokes will remain England captain and opener, but who else might fill the roles of James Rew and Brydon Carse? 22-year-old Thomas Rew from the same family has been tipped as a hotter prospect. Jamie Smith is under pressure, having had a torrid Ashes series with both bat and gloves.
As for spin bowlers, Shoaib Bashir needs to get back on track after being left out of the Ashes squad. Rehan Ahmed, however, will be looking to nail down his role as England's top leg-spinner. Brydon Carse and Josh Tongue are likely to keep their spots, while Sam Cook is a possibility if he can regain form.
England's Test series against New Zealand begins at Lord's on June 4, with the second match taking place at The Kia Oval in London from June 17-21.
they need 2 make some big changes aftr thir disappointing ashes series 
asa tribe is defo a name 2 watch, hes been crushin it in south africa 
and kevin pietersen thinks he's got the skills 2 take england 2 new heights 
meanwhile ben stokes wil b leadin the team & havin a blast at the crease 
, think it's cool that a young lad from jersey is gonna get his chance to shine 
, gotta be excited for him, but also wonder how he'll handle the pressure of playing at lord's... maybe it's time for ben stokes to focus on batting instead of captaining? 
it's been a while since England bounced back from a tough series and this lineup change is gonna be interesting. i love seeing Asa Tribe get a shot, he's got some serious skills and that 31 international appearances is no joke 
ben stokes is still captain but who's gonna step up for the other spots? 
like what's up with the cricket news tho? is it really important to know who's gonna play for england? i mean i dont get why they cant just pick whoever wants to play 
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I mean, 31 appearances already and he's only 21? He needs to keep up that form and prove himself as a top opener. Ben Stokes leading the team is a no-brainer, but I think they should give Thomas Rew a chance to open alongside him 
cant wait to see what team selection brings, feels like a new era for english cricket 
ben stokes will def make some big changes and bring in fresh talent like asa tribe 
hope the young blood can help them bounce back from that australia series 
shoaib bashir needs to step up his game tho, gotta get him firing 
I mean, 31 international appearances at just 21? He's gotta be a decent bet for the future.
I'm loving this recent trend of young players getting a chance to shine for England! Asa Tribe is definitely one to watch 
, his performances in South Africa have been on point and it's exciting to see him make the leap to the international stage. The question now is how will they balance continuity with giving new faces a go? Zak Crawley still deserves some credit for sticking by himself despite a tough Ashes series 
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It's a risk, but you never know, and the lad has been doing alright so far. But on the other hand, how can we really trust someone who hasn't even played in the Ashes series yet? 
Ugh, my brain is all over the place! 
The squad is looking pretty balanced now with Joe Root and Harry Brook keeping their spots. Ben Stokes will continue to lead from the front. 
Rehan Ahmed seems like a solid pick for the leg-spin role though. 
Maybe Thomas Rew could be the one to fill that spot? 
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I think they should try out some fresh faces for the England team, you know? Like that Asa Tribe lad, he's been doing alright in his few appearances so far 
. I'm loving Asa Tribe's chances as an opener - he's been on fire and Pietersen knows what's good 
! Maybe it's time for Ben McKinney to get a go? Durham's been quiet since the Ashes, could a spot be coming his way?