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England gamble again with XI for first New Zealand Test

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A seventh debutant of 2024 will be fielded in Christchurch, with Jacob Bethell - after just 20 first-class matches - batting at No.3 while Ollie Pope will take the gloves in the absence of Jordan Cox and Jamie Smith

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