England announces squad for white-ball series against Australia

The England Men’s selection committee has announced the squads for the upcoming T20I and ODI series against Australia, set to begin next month.

The three-match T20I series is scheduled to begin on September 11, 2024, at the Utilita Bowl in Southampton. Following this, the Three Lions will clash in a five-match ODI series, starting at Trent Bridge on September 19.

The squads feature a mix of experienced players and exciting newcomers. Notably, Jacob Bethell, Josh Hull, and Dan Mousley have received their first white-ball call-ups. Brydon Carse makes a return after serving a three-month suspension for betting breaches, while the uncapped John Turner also finds a place in both squads.

Jonny Bairstow, Moeen Ali, and Chris Jordan miss out on white-ball series

However, the squad doesn’t include the regular names, including Jonny Bairstow, Moeen Ali, and Chris Jordan, all of whom participated in the T20 World Cup in June. Mark Wood’s exclusion due to injury will be a challenge to counter for the bowling department.

Jos Buttler will lead the team, with Marcus Trescothick serving as the interim head coach for both series. Buttler, recovering from a calf strain, is expected to make his comeback in Lancashire’s T20 Blast quarter-final, just before the Australia series.

The ODI squad sees the inclusion of Test squad members Gus Atkinson, Harry Brook, Ben Duckett, Jamie Smith, and Matthew Potts, as the team shifts their focus on the upcoming Champions Trophy in Pakistan. Jofra Archer’s return to ODIs after his elbow injury is another significant development.

England T20I squad: Jos Buttler (capt), Jofra Archer, Jacob Bethell, Brydon Carse, Jordan Cox, Sam Curran, Josh Hull, Will Jacks, Liam Livingstone, Saqib Mahmood, Dan Mousley, Adil Rashid, Phil Salt, Reece Topley, John Turner

England ODI squad: Jos Buttler (capt), Jofra Archer, Gus Atkinson, Jacob Bethell, Harry Brook, Brydon Carse, Ben Duckett, Josh Hull, Will Jacks, Matthew Potts, Adil Rashid, Phil Salt, Jamie Smith, Reece Topley, John Turner