England debutant Gay falls early as rain disrupts New Zealand test

LONDON, England, June 4 : England's first test against New Zealand was halted on Thursday due to rain at Lord's, with the hosts on 24-1 in 10 overs after being put in to bat as umpires called for an early lunch break.

• England, playing their first test since January, handed a debut to Emilio Gay, who previously represented Italy.

• Opener Gay edged to the first slip in the sixth over, falling to Kyle Jamieson after scoring eight runs.

• Ben Duckett remains at the crease on 12. Jacob Bethell, in at three, has scored four runs.

• Umpires called for an early lunch as the wicket remained under covers.