Xtra Time Web Desk: The England Men’s selection panel has unveiled the squads for the upcoming One-Day International Series and T20I Series against New Zealand. Ben Stokes, reversing his decision to retire from ODIs, makes his return to the squad. Additionally, uncapped Surrey fast bowler Gus Atkinson joins the 15-player ODI squad.
The T20I Series squad includes three players who are new to the 20-over format: Atkinson, Josh Tongue, and John Turner. Tongue debuted earlier this summer in the Test against Ireland, while Hampshire’s right-arm bowler Turner marks his first inclusion in an England squad.
Luke Wright, England Men’s National Selector, expressed enthusiasm about the robustness of both squads, highlighting the wealth of talent in white-ball cricket. He underscored Stokes’ match-winning prowess and leadership, anticipating fans’ excitement about his ODI return. Wright also emphasized the opportunity to test against New Zealand, one of the world’s finest teams.
The squads are as follows:
ODI Squad: Jos Buttler (captain), Moeen Ali, Gus Atkinson, Jonny Bairstow, Sam Curran, Liam Livingstone, Dawid Malan, Adil Rashid, Joe Root, Jason Roy, Ben Stokes, Reece Topley, David Willey, Mark Wood, Chris Woakes
IT20 Squad: Jos Buttler (captain), Rehan Ahmed, Moeen Ali, Gus Atkinson, Jonny Bairstow, Harry Brook, Sam Curran, Ben Duckett, Will Jacks, Liam Livingstone, Dawid Malan, Adil Rashid, Josh Tongue
John Turner, Luke Wood
T20I Series fixtures are scheduled as follows:
30 August: Seat Unique Riverside, Chester-le-Street
1 September: Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester
3 September: Edgbaston, Birmingham
5 September: Trent Bridge, Nottingham
One-Day Series fixtures are scheduled as follows:
8 September: Sophia Gardens, Cardiff
10 September: The Ageas Bowl, Southampton
13 September: The Kia Oval, London
15 September: Lord’s, London