Jofra Archer Rested as England Name 16-Member Squad for ODI Tri-Series in Pakistan
Jofra Archer Rested as England Name 16-Member Squad for ODI Tri-Series in Pakistan
The England and Wales Cricket Board on Thursday announced a 16-member squad for the ODI tri-series against hosts Pakistan and Sri Lanka, with right-arm speedster Jofra Archer the notable absentee alongside the injured Jos Buttler. The England ODI tri-series squad was unveiled by selector Marcus North, who insisted Archer had been rested purely to manage his workload after a busy summer.
“The tri-series in Pakistan provides another valuable opportunity for our ODI squad to test themselves against quality opposition in different conditions,” North said. “Adil Rashid and Sam Curran return to the squad following their respective injuries while Jofra Archer has been rested to manage his workload following a busy summer.”
Inside the England ODI tri-series squad
Archer was part of the England side that secured a 2-1 ODI series win over Sri Lanka at home last month. But the right-arm pacer struggled during that assignment, taking one wicket at a poor average of 121. Buttler, the former captain, misses the tour with a hamstring injury sustained during the second ODI against Sri Lanka at Headingley.
England will be boosted by the return of leg-spinner Adil Rashid and all-rounder Sam Curran after recovering from hand and groin injuries respectively. In another change, Glamorgan leg-spinner Mason Crane earned a maiden ODI call-up, eight years after his solitary Test appearance against Australia in the 2018 Ashes.
The selectors also retained two emerging players: 22-year-old all-rounder James Coles and 21-year-old pacer Henry Crocombe. Harry Brook captains the side.
World Cup 2027 preparations begin in Rawalpindi
England will open their tri-series campaign against Pakistan on October 20 in Rawalpindi, with the teams using the competition as part of their build-up to the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2027. The series runs from October 18 to 31 and will culminate in a final between the top two sides.
England squad for ODI tri-series in Pakistan: Harry Brook (c), Gus Atkinson, Sonny Baker, Tom Banton, James Coles, Jordan Cox, Mason Crane, Henry Crocombe, Sam Curran, Liam Dawson, Ben Duckett, Will Jacks, Jamie Overton, Adil Rashid, Joe Root and Josh Tongue.
Frequently asked questions
Why is Jofra Archer not in England’s squad?
Selector Marcus North says Archer has been rested to manage his workload after a busy summer. Archer took one wicket at an average of 121 in the recent home ODI series against Sri Lanka.
Why is Jos Buttler missing?
The former captain is out with a hamstring injury picked up during the second ODI against Sri Lanka at Headingley.
When does the tri-series start?
The series runs from October 18 to 31 in Pakistan, with England’s first match against the hosts on October 20 in Rawalpindi. The top two sides contest the final.
Who are the new faces in the squad?
Glamorgan leg-spinner Mason Crane gets a maiden ODI call-up eight years after his only Test, while 22-year-old James Coles and 21-year-old Henry Crocombe are retained as emerging players.
