England have sprung a major surprise by handing a debut to uncapped youngster Jacob Bethell for the first Test against New Zealand in Christchurch.

Bethell wins a place in the XI on the back of some strong recent form during white-ball series against Australia and the West Indies and will bat at No.3 on debut after England named their XI for the opening ICC World Test Championship contest at the Hagley Oval.

(Agencies)