In a significant move, the England Cricket Team has made adjustments to their T20I line-ups for the home series against South Africa, followed by the tour of Ireland. After losing the three-match ODI series, England will host the Rainbow Nation for three.
England have opted to rest out-of-form opener Ben Duckett and recalled all-rounder Sam Curran, who will also feature in the series against Ireland. Additionally, Matthew Potts has been released from the Ireland T20I squad, allowing him to return to his county side Durham for the final rounds of the County Championship.
Curran, who has not played international cricket for England this year, earned his recall thanks to impressive performances in the Blast and The Hundred. In contrast, Duckett, who scored just five and 14 runs in the first two ODIs of the series.
England Announce Updated T20I Squads for Series Against South Africa and Ireland
T20I Squad vs South Africa: Harry Brook (C), Rehan Ahmed, Jofra Archer, Tom Banton, Jacob Bethell, Jos Buttler, Brydon Carse, Sam Curran, Liam Dawson, Will Jacks, Saqib Mahmood, Jamie Overton, Adil Rashid, Phil Salt, Jamie Smith, Luke Wood.
T20I Squad vs Ireland: Jacob Bethell (C), Rehan Ahmed, Sonny Baker, Tom Banton, Jos Buttler, Jordan Cox, Sam Curran, Liam Dawson, Tom Hartley, Will Jacks, Saqib Mahmood, Jamie Overton, Adil Rashid, Phil Salt, Luke Wood.
After losing the three-match ODI series 0-2, England will host South Africa for a three-match starting September 10. The second and third T20Is are scheduled for September 12 and 14. Following that, England will travel to Dublin for a three-match against Ireland on September 17, 19, and 21.
