Bashir returns to England squad for New Zealand Test

Shoaib Bashir is back in England's squad for the first Test against New Zealand at Lord's. He missed the Ashes and now takes the spinner's role.

England named a 12-man group that also brings in uncapped opener Emilio Gay and seamer Sonny Baker. Rehan Ahmed, James Rew and Matthew Fisher drop out.

Hasan Mahmud joins Kent for the County Championship after recovering from injury.