The batter swapped Northamptonshire for Durham in pursuit of a place in the England Test side and will be rewarded later this week

Emilio Gay is poised for his Test debut, with Sonny Baker also in contention, while Ollie Robinson returns after a two-year absence in England's 12-player squad.

The batter swapped Northamptonshire for Durham in pursuit of a place in the England Test side and will be rewarded later this week

His big day turned sour when he nicked Kyle Jamieson to first slip for just eight in the sixth over of the morning.

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However, the 26-year-old fell early in the first session. England badly want a replacement for Zak Crawley, and Gay is their best bet at present. | Cricket