England weigh Test debut for Baker with weather in mind

England have announced a 12-man squad for the first Test against New Zealand at Lord's starting on Thursday, postponing a final decision on Baker's potential debut.

Brendon McCullum backs the Hampshire quick bowler's 'noise' approach, with Gus Atkinson possibly playing if conditions are less hot. The team has named Shoaib Bashir as their frontline spinner over Rehan Ahmed, with Jacob Bethell fit after a finger injury and available to bowl if required. chickenroad.qpon