ENG vs AUS: England are all set to host Australia for eight white-ball matches is September, which will include a three-match T20I series followed by an all-important five-match ODI series. This series is very important as both teams are preparing for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025 in Pakistan.
On Monday, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) also announced squads for the ODI and T20 series. This is the first international assignment for Marcus Trescothick as England’s interim coach, and five uncapped players have gotten a place in the squad.
The biggest news is that England have dropped veteran players like Moeen Ali and Jonny Bairstow from the squad, who have been a vital cog for the English white-ball squad. These two stars have played more than 400 white-ball matches for England.
ENG vs AUS: England announce squad for ODIs and T20Is for the home series against Australia
In the last year, England have found themselves struggling in white-ball formats as they couldn’t defend the ODI World Cup title and T20 World Cup title. As a result, Matthew Mott was sacked from his role as white-ball head coach.
Hence, Trescothick has been given the responsibility as interim coach, and five new faces will be joining the team for the coming ENG vs AUS white-ball home series. In T20Is, Dan Mousley and Jordan Cox have been given the chance.
On the other hand, all-rounder Jacob Bethell, pacer John Turner, and left-armer Josh Hull are part of both squads. However, dropping vice captain Moeen Ali has made a statement. The 37-year-old has struggled, and his age is another factor as England are trying to revamp their white-ball structure.
Bethell and Mousley also offer spin all-round role like Moeen. Meanwhile, Bairstow, who lost his Test spot, will be making way for youngsters in the white-ball ENG vs AUS series as well. Veteran pacer Chris Jordan is another notable player from the T20 squad who is missing, while Jofra Archer is part of both squads. However, Joe Root is another name who is missing in ODIs.
ENG vs AUS: England Squads
England’s ODI Squad: Jos Buttler (c), Brydon Carse, Sam Curran, Josh Hull, Will Jacks, Liam Livingstone, Saqib Mahmood, Jofra Archer, Jacob Bethell, Dan Mousley, Adil Rashid, Phil Salt (wk), Jordan Cox, Reece Topley ans John Turner
England’s T20I Squad: Jos Buttler (c), Harry Brook, Phil Salt, Brydon Carse, Ben Duckett, Josh Hull, Will Jacks, Adil Rashid, Jamie Smith, Matthew Potts, Reece Topley, John Turner, Jofra Archer, Gus Atkinson, Jacob Bethell,
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