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

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

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

New Zealand enjoyed an early breakthrough as they dismissed England debutant Emilio Gay cheaply in the 150th Test at Lord's on Thursday before rain stopped play.

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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LONDON, England, June 4 : England's first test against New Zealand was halted on Thursday due to rain at Lord's, with the hosts on 24-1 in 10 overs after being put in to bat as…

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