Who's going to replace Zak Crawley as England Test opener? These are the seven best candidates - and the pros and cons of picking them, writes Wisden Editor LAWRENCE BOOTH

Daily Mail - Apr 29, 2026

With only three rounds of first-class matches to go before the first Test against New Zealand at Lord's, Daily Mail Sport examines the potential replacements for Crawley at the top of the order...

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