England paceman Jofra Archer has performed in simply 13 Checks throughout an injury-hit profession. Photograph: AFP/File
LONDON:
England named quick bowler Jofra Archer of their provisional squad for the Twenty20 World Cup on Tuesday regardless of a facet pressure that prematurely ended his Ashes marketing campaign in Australia earlier this month.
The 15-member squad for the World Cup to be held in India and Sri Lanka from February 7 additionally consists of Nottinghamshire seamer Josh Tongue, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) mentioned in an announcement.
Starting on January 22, England will play three one-day internationals and an equal variety of T20s in Sri Lanka earlier than heading into the World Cup.
“Sussex quick bowler Jofra Archer is included within the provisional T20 World Cup squad however will miss the tour of Sri Lanka as he continues his rehabilitation with the England medical crew following the left-side pressure sustained in the course of the third Ashes check in Adelaide earlier this month,” the ECB mentioned.
Batters Jamie Smith and Jordan Cox have been axed whereas seamer Saqib Mahmood couldn’t retain his place both.
England picked Ben Duckett in each the T20 and ODI squads regardless of the opener’s ongoing run drought within the Ashes collection.
The Harry Brook-led crew will start their T20 World Cup marketing campaign in opposition to Nepal in Mumbai on February 8.
England are 1-3 behind within the ongoing Ashes collection in opposition to Australia and their efficiency within the T20 World Cup might decide the way forward for their management, together with coach Brendon McCullum and crew director Rob Key.
England T20 squad for Sri Lanka tour and World Cup: Harry Brook (captain), Rehan Ahmed, Jofra Archer (World Cup solely), Tom Banton, Jacob Bethell, Jos Buttler, Brydon Carse (Sri Lanka tour solely), Sam Curran, Liam Dawson, Ben Duckett, Will Jacks, Jamie Overton, Adil Rashid, Phil Salt, Josh Tongue, Luke Wooden
England ODI squad for Sri Lanka tour: Harry Brook (captain), Rehan Ahmed, Tom Banton, Jacob Bethell, Jos Buttler, Brydon Carse, Zak Crawley, Sam Curran, Liam Dawson, Ben Duckett, Will Jacks, Jamie Overton, Adil Rashid, Joe Root, Luke Wooden.
