Jofra Archer has been named in England’s squad for the T20 World Cup, despite missing the last two Ashes Tests due to injury. The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) announced the provisional squad, led by Harry Brook, for the upcoming T20 mega event and the white-ball series against Sri Lanka.
Upcoming Matches in Sri Lanka
England will play three ODIs and three T20Is in Sri Lanka in preparation for the T20 World Cup, which starts on February 7 in India and Sri Lanka. Archer, who is still recovering from a side strain sustained during the third Ashes Test in Adelaide, will not be part of the Sri Lanka tour.
New Faces in the Squad
Pace bowler Josh Tongue, who has yet to play a white-ball international for England, has been included in the World Cup squad following his performances in the Ashes. Harry Brook will captain England in the T20 World Cup, with Tom Banton, Jos Buttler, Jacob Bethell, Sam Curran, Ben Duckett, and Phil Salt as key players for this prestigious event.
ECB’s Official Statement
“The England Men’s selection panel has named the squads for next month’s white-ball tour of Sri Lanka, which includes three One-Day Internationals (ODIs), three IT20s, and a provisional squad for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, hosted jointly by India and Sri Lanka in February and March,” the ECB stated.
“Nottinghamshire seamer Josh Tongue has been selected in the T20 squad for the first time. Sussex fast bowler Jofra Archer is included in the provisional T20 World Cup squad but will miss the tour of Sri Lanka as he continues his rehabilitation with the England medical team following the left side strain sustained during the third Ashes Test in Adelaide earlier this month. Durham seamer Brydon Carse is included in the squad touring Sri Lanka.”
Returning Players
“Surrey batting all-rounder Will Jacks returns to both squads, having missed the New Zealand white-ball tour in October. Kent top-order batter Zak Crawley makes a return to the ODI squad for the first time since December 2023 and will aim to add to his eight caps in the format.”
Tour Details
The tour party is set to depart on January 18, 2026. The ODI series in Sri Lanka will be held on January 22, 24, and 27 at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. The T20Is will then take place at the Pallekele International Stadium in Kandy on January 30, February 1, and 3.
The T20 World Cup will be conducted across different venues in India and Sri Lanka from February 7, with the final scheduled for March 8.
England Squads
T20 World Cup and Sri Lanka Tour Squad:
- Harry Brook
- Rehan Ahmed
- Jofra Archer (World Cup only)
- Tom Banton
- Jacob Bethell
- Jos Buttler
- Brydon Carse (Sri Lanka tour only)
- Sam Curran
- Liam Dawson
- Ben Duckett
- Will Jacks
- Jamie Overton
- Adil Rashid
- Phil Salt
- Josh Tongue
- Luke Wood
ODI Squad for Sri Lanka:
- Harry Brook
- 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 Wood.