Warwickshire all-rounder Jacob Bethell returns to the England squad alongside teenagers Thomas Rew and Eddie Jack for the upcoming white-ball tour of Australia.
England have named a near-full-strength squad for an upcoming white-ball tour of Australia, featuring the return of Warwickshire all-rounder Jacob Bethell following a knee injury.
The demanding multi-format campaign begins with the opening one-day international in Perth on 13 November and concludes with the final Twenty20 fixture in Canberra on 2 December.
While the 50-over setup welcomes back key names, selectors have introduced significant changes for the T20 leg by resting senior players, according to information published by CRICKET.
Jacob Bethell returns after knee injury
Warwickshire player Jacob Bethell has not featured in competitive action since suffering a knee setback during the month of July.
White-ball coach Brendon McCullum wanted a strong team for the one-day international leg to build momentum ahead of the World Cup in southern Africa.
Paceman Jofra Archer also rejoins the 50-over attack after being rested earlier, though experienced wicketkeeper Jos Buttler remains sidelined following hamstring surgery.
Historic call-up for teenager Thomas Rew
Somerset wicketkeeper-batter Thomas Rew earns his first international call-up at just 18 years of age, alongside Hampshire pace bowler Eddie Jack.
If Thomas Rew plays during the series, he will become the third-youngest man to debut for England in any format and the youngest against Australia.
Hampshire quick Eddie Jack, whose middle name is Vaughan after former captain Michael Vaughan, provides essential depth in the fast-bowling department.
Squad rotation ahead of South Africa Tests
Head coach Brendon McCullum confirmed the necessity of rotating personnel due to a busy winter schedule that includes five separate overseas tours.
Seamer Jofra Archer, alongside Gus Atkinson and Ben Duckett, will miss the T20 fixtures to prepare for an upcoming Test series in South Africa.
Captain Harry Brook will maintain a heavy workload by leading the team across all formats throughout the duration of the demanding international winter.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does England's white-ball tour of Australia start?
The tour begins with the first one-day international in Perth on 13 November and ends with the final T20 match in Canberra on 2 December.
Who are the new players called up by England?
Somerset wicketkeeper-batter Thomas Rew and Hampshire pace bowler Eddie Jack have received their first senior international call-ups for the tour.
Why is Jacob Bethell returning to the squad?
Jacob Bethell returns after recovering from a knee injury sustained in July, bolstering the squad for the upcoming one-day internationals in Australia.
Who is the captain of the England white-ball team?
Harry Brook continues to captain the England team across both the one-day international and Twenty20 legs of the tour in Australia.
