Derek Pringle runs the rule over the new-look England squad to tour New Zealand this winter, questioning the absence of Jonny Bairstow

Leap of faith: Leg-spinner Matt Parkinson has only played five red-ball matches in division two for Lancashire this summer

PRINGLE’s VIEWPOINT

Jonny at the double: Jonny Bairstow could have expected to be given more leaway given his dual role in the England Test set-up
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We have become so used to England selectors keeping faith with the usual players that it seems a seismic event when one of them is dropped from the squad, ...