By afiur
November 09, 2026
Liam Patterson-White earned his first Test call-up for the Test series away to South Africa, while Jacob Bethell is recalled following a knee injury.
England named its squad for what will be Stephen Fleming`s first series as head coach after Brendan McCullum.
Veteran batting great Joe Root captains the side as he searches for his England record-extending 42nd Test century.
The 23-year-old Bethell scored a fine century in the fifth Test of the Ashes last winter.
The first Test match begins on December 17 at Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg.