London, June 2 -- The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has named a 12-player squad for the first Test against New Zealand, set to begin on Thursday at Lord's.

The squad features two uncapped players -- Durham top-order batter Emilio Gay and Hampshire pacer Sonny Baker -- while Sussex seamer Ollie Robinson has earned a recall to the Test side for the first time since February 2024.

England captain Ben Stokes will lead the side, which also includes key players such as Joe Root, Harry Brook and Ben Duckett.

The selection reflects England's continued focus on blending experienced campaigners with emerging talent as the team prepares for the high-profile series opener against New Zealand at the Home of Cricket.

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