'We DO know what we're doing'
Daily Star|November 27, 2024
STOKES BACKS BETHELL CALL
RORY DOLLARD
'We DO know what we're doing'

ENGLAND captain Ben Stokes has defended the decision to hand rookie Jacob Bethell a Test debut in the pivotal No.3 slot against New Zealand.

A selection reshuffle enforced by Jordan Cox's broken thumb means Ollie Pope will take the wicketkeeping gloves for the first Test in Christchurch tonight, as well as batting down at six.

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