The new Pietersen and the One-Day Cup MVP... introducing England's next generation

Seven new faces will travel for the Test and T20 tour of New Zealand starting in November. But who are they?

Tom Banton

The Somerset set star was just four years old when the first-ever T20 was played in June 2003 - yet the format could have been made for him. Now 20, Banton is one the most impeccable strikers of a cricket ball around with an ability to land wristy blows with just a swish of the bat.

Only teammate Babar Azam finished with more than the 549 runs Banton struck in his 13 Blast outings this year. His repertoire of shots made him a social media sensation and provoked praise from Kevin Pietersen and Brendon McCullum, who compared him to the former England batsman. A superstar in the making.

Pat Brown

Part of the Worcestershire side which came within touching distance of retaining their T20 Blast crown at Edgbaston. Such was his success in last year's competition he was entrusted with the death overs this season, taking 17 wickets, though his performances were generally considered to be down on his 2018 efforts.

A canny seamer with an impressive temperament, Brown is a pinch-hitters' nightmare. He possesses a host of variations including knuckleballs and slower deliveries which confuses batsman. His subtly is very much his trump card.

^{Lewis Gregory was one of the stars of the Blast in 2018}

Zak Crawley

Based purely on his numbers to date, it is hard to make a decent case for the 21-year-old's inclusion in this latest Test squad. Indeed, it might be that he has a watching brief this winter but his call-up is a reflection of his talent and the faith the selectors have in him to come good.

Crawley served noticed of his ability with a century on the final day of last season and has continued that form - to an extent - into this season. Only seven batsmen have scored more runs in Division One but his 43 for the England Lions would have really caught the eye of Ed Smith and co.

Lewis Gregory

With nearly 500 runs and a bowling average below 16, it is somewhat surprising to see the Somerset allrounder included in the T20 squad, rather than the Test group, on current form. Injury restricted his involvement in the Blast this season, with his best displays coming as he tries to drive Somerset towards a maiden Championship title.

Nevertheless, he impressed in the shorter format in 2018, averaging 46.85 across 13 innings while he also took 18 wickets. If he can recapture last year's exploits he can be a handy asset for his country but don't rule out a red-ball outing at some stage in the near future.

^{Learning under the wing of James Anderson, Saqib Mahmood has the talent to excel at international level}

Saqib Mahmood

The leading wicket-taker from the One-Day Cup, which led to him being named the player of the tournament, Mahmood now has the chance to transfer his domestic form onto the international stage.

Learning from James Anderson at Lancashire, the 22-year-old could not have a better base from which to build. Though his first-class experience is not substantial, he already averages below 19 in T20s. A staple of the England Lions side, he is ready to become a central figure for the seniors.

Dominic Sibley

The leading run-scorer in the County Championship was a shoo-in for the Test squad based on a stunning few years for Warwickshire. He has nine first-class centuries and over 2,000 runs in the last two years.

Ashley Giles insists Sibley's weight of runs and balls faced means he has the talent to excel at Test level, though there are concerns over his technique - which he has worked tirelessly to improve. Regardless of such flaws, he has made himself impossible to ignore.

^{Matt Parkinson finished the Blast as the leading spinner}

Matthew Parkinson

The best spinner around qualified to play for England. It might be a bold statement but the youngster's white-ball form over the last 18 months makes him a genuine contender for next year's World T20.

He finished the 2018 One-Day Cup as the highest wicket-taker and was the leading spinner in the T20 Blast, taking 21 wickets at 14.62 - the lowest of anyone to take more than 12 scalps in the competition. A skilful legspinner who will take bundles of wickets given the opportunity.