England Announce 16-Member Squad for ODI Tri-Series Against Pakistan and Sri Lanka
Sports Correspondent: Imran Sohail
England have announced a 16-member squad for the upcoming ODI tri-series against Pakistan and Sri Lanka, with Harry Brook named as captain.
The squad includes the return of experienced players Adil Rashid and Sam Curran, while fast bowler Jofra Archer has been rested as part of England’s workload management plans.
England will also be without Jos Buttler, who has been ruled out of the tour after suffering a hamstring injury during the team’s recent ODI series against Sri Lanka.
Three players could make their ODI debuts for England during the tournament. Mason Crane, James Coles and Henry Crocombe have been included in the squad and will be looking to earn their first international appearances in the format.
Rashid has returned to the team after recovering from a hand injury that kept him out of England’s recent ODI matches against Sri Lanka. Curran has also been recalled following his recovery from groin surgery in August.
Archer has been given a break after a busy period across different formats, including his participation in The Hundred. England are managing his workload ahead of their upcoming international commitments.
National selector Marcus North said the tri-series would give England another opportunity to assess its ODI squad against quality opposition in different playing conditions.
Mason Crane is also back in the England setup after a long gap. His last international appearance came during the final Test of the 2017-18 Ashes series. He has since produced consistent performances for Glamorgan across formats.
Sussex players James Coles and Henry Crocombe have also been included after previously being part of England’s white-ball squads earlier this summer.
Brendon McCullum will lead the coaching setup during the tour, with Jeetan Patel, Mike Yardy, David Saker and Carl Hopkinson assisting him.
Former England batter Kevin Pietersen will not be part of the coaching setup in Pakistan. He was appointed as a specialist white-ball mentor last month and worked with the team during the recent series against Sri Lanka. He is expected to rejoin England during the tour of Australia in November.
England ODI Squad
- Harry Brook (Captain)
- Gus Atkinson
- Sonny Baker
- Tom Banton
- James Coles
- Jordan Cox
- Mason Crane
- Henry Crocombe
- Sam Curran
- Liam Dawson
- Ben Duckett
- Will Jacks
- Jamie Overton
- Adil Rashid
- Joe Root
- Josh Tongue
Pakistan ODI Tri-Series Schedule
The tri-series will be played from October 18 to October 31 in Rawalpindi and Lahore. Each team will play the other sides twice, with the top two teams advancing to the final.
Pakistan will open the tournament against Sri Lanka at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on October 18. Pakistan will then face England at the same venue on October 20, followed by Sri Lanka taking on England on October 22.
The tournament will then move to Lahore. Pakistan will play England on October 25, while Sri Lanka will face Pakistan on October 27. England and Sri Lanka will meet again on October 29.
The final is scheduled to be played at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on October 31.
The tournament will be Pakistan’s second ODI tri-series in two years. Pakistan previously hosted New Zealand and South Africa in a tri-series in February 2025 ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy.
