Emilio Gay out for 8 on Test debut as New Zealand bowls first at Lord’s
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England opener Emilio Gay made his Test debut in the first match of the series against New Zealand at Lord’s. He was dismissed for eight runs, caught off the bowling of Kyle Jamieson, leaving England at 16-1 on the first morning. New Zealand won the toss and elected to bowl first under cloudy skies, opting for a pace-heavy attack. The match is England’s first Test since losing the Ashes 4-1 in Australia in January. New Zealand’s bowlers, including the tall duo of Jamieson and Will O’Rourke, are bowling together in a Test for the first time after long-term back injuries. England made one change from their initial squad, with uncapped pacer Sonny Baker left out and Gus Atkinson retained.
What’s verified
Emilio Gay made his Test debut for England and was out for 8 runs.
Gay was caught off the bowling of Kyle Jamieson.
England were 16-1 on the first morning.
The match is the first Test of the series between England and New Zealand at Lord’s.
Not yet confirmed
Only one source reports that New Zealand captain Tom Latham won the toss and chose to bowl.
Only one source reports the full lineups for both teams.
Only one source mentions that England lost the Ashes 4-1 in Australia in January.
Only one source mentions that Gay recently played Twenty20 internationals for Italy.
Only one source states that Sonny Baker was dropped from England’s 12 to confirm Gus Atkinson.
Only one source reports that Ollie Robinson was recalled for his first Test since 2024.
Key figures
Emilio Gay (England debutant opener), Kyle Jamieson (New Zealand bowler), Tom Latham (New Zealand captain), Ben Stokes (England captain), Gus Atkinson, Ollie Robinson, Josh Tongue, Shoaib Bashir, Matt Henry, Will O’Rourke, Nathan Smith, Glenn Phillips.
Sources: BBC News, abcnews.com
