Fleming turns to uncapped spinner for first Test series as England coach

England has named a 15-player Test squad for their upcoming three-Test tour of South Africa, handing an uncapped call-up to Nottinghamshire spinner Liam Patterson-White while welcoming back Jacob Bethell from knee surgery. The series marks Stephen Fleming's first as head coach, with the opening Test scheduled to begin in Johannesburg on December 17.

Shoaib Bashir has dropped down to the England Lions squad after Patterson-White led Division One spinners with 42 wickets last season. Fast bowler Josh Tongue will miss the first Test for the birth of his child, potentially opening a spot for Lions inclusion Brydon Carse.