England T20 squad: For the forthcoming T20 WC, England has made a number of changes to their team, including some surprises and the absence of some big names. Wicketkeeper-batter Smith has been dropped, while injured fast bowler Jofra Archer and uncapped pacer Josh Tongue have both been named. Harry Brook will lead England in his first World Cup as captain.
Archer has been included in the 16-man World Cup squad despite recovering from a left side strain. He played the first three Ashes Tests before getting injured and is expected to be out for three to six weeks. England are hopeful he will be fit in time for their opening group match on February 8. Brydon Carse has effectively been named as cover and will travel for the Sri Lanka tour ahead of the tournament in case Archer suffers any setback.
Ben Duckett has retained his place despite a difficult Ashes tour and off-field attention during the series. Like Smith, he was given time off at the end of the English season to avoid burnout, but team management believes he is still fresh enough and could be useful on subcontinent pitches, especially against spin.
Zak Crawley has been included in the ODI squad for the Sri Lanka tour even though he has not played List A cricket since December 2023. England appears keen to keep him involved in the limited-overs setup.
England T20 squad for Sri Lanka Tour and World Cup
The England T20 squad for the Sri Lanka tour and World Cup includes Harry Brook (captain), Rehan Ahmed, Jofra Archer (World Cup only), Tom Banton, Jacob Bethell, Jos Buttler, Brydon Carse (Sri Lanka only), Sam Curran, Liam Dawson, Ben Duckett, Will Jacks, Jamie Overton, Adil Rashid, Phil Salt, Josh Tongue, and Luke Wood.
The ODI team for the Sri Lanka series: Harry Brook (captain), Rehan Ahmed, Tom Banton, Jacob Bethell, Jos Buttler, Brydon Carse, Zak Crawley, Sam Curran, Liam Dawson, Ben Duckett, Adil Rashid, Joe Root, Will Jacks, Jamie Overton, and Luke Wood.
FAQs
Q. Who will captain England at the T20 World Cup?
A. Harry Brook will lead England in his first T20 WC as captain.
Q. Is Jofra Archer included despite his injury?
A. Yes. Archer is named in the 16-man squad. He is recovering from a left-side strain.
Q. Has Zak Crawley been selected for the T20 WC?
A. No. Zak Crawley has been included in the ODI squad for the Sri Lanka tour, not the T20 WC.
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