Ben Stokes said he can understand why some people may have concerns about handing Jacob Bethell his test debut at number three against New Zealand but the England captain has no doubts the 21-year-old can have a positive impact on the side.

Jacob Bethell will make his Test debut for England at No. 3 against New Zealand in the first Test at Hagley Oval on Thursday, despite never having fulfilled the role in first-class cricket. As part of a reshuffled batting line-up following Jordan Cox's broken thumb,

Jacob Bethell will bat at number three on his Test debut as England on Tuesday named their team for the series opener against New Zealand in Christchurch. Bethell, who has never batted higher than number four in first-class cricket,