England Call Up Uncapped Liam Patterson-White for South Africa Tests

What changed

England have called up uncapped left-arm finger spinner Liam Patterson-White for their three-Test winter series in South Africa. Shoaib Bashir has moved down to the Lions squad.

Why it matters

Patterson-White now enters England’s Test setup with a chance to make his international debut, though the selection does not confirm that he will play. Bashir’s move means England will take a different look at their spin options before the three-Test tour begins.

The reason for Bashir’s change has not been reported. The next clear test will be whether Patterson-White makes England’s XI in South Africa or remains a squad option.