Wicketkeeper Jordan Cox has been sidelined from England’s upcoming Test series against New Zealand after suffering a broken thumb during practice. The 24-year-old was poised to make his Test debut, stepping in for Jamie Smith, who is on paternity leave. Ollie Pope will take over wicketkeeping duties, while 21-year-old Jacob Bethell may receive his first Test cap. Bethell notably had never scored a century in professional cricket but shone in his recent white-ball performances for England.