Jacob Bethell, the exciting 21-year-old talent from Barbados, makes his Test debut for England, faced with the challenge of batting at No 3 without prior first-class centuries.
The selection reflects the bold vision of Stokes and McCullum as they continue to innovate, positioning Bethell, a generational talent, as a key player despite his inexperience.
Ollie Pope switches to wicketkeeping due to Jordan Cox's injury, adding to the pressure of the Test environment, while Robinson may join for the second Test.
Bethell's debut is historic, making him the first England player since 1978 to debut without a century; his international experience includes limited overs cricket earlier this year.
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