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England name squads for Australia white-ball tour with Archer and Bethell returning

England have announced their squads for the November white-ball tour of Australia featuring the return of Jofra Archer and Jacob Bethell.

England fast-track teenage star Thomas Rew for Australia white-ball tour
File photo England fast-track teenage star Thomas Rew for Australia white-ball tour Photo: The Guardian

Returning players join new call-ups

Fast bowler Jofra Archer returns after being rested for the recent tri-series in Pakistan. Batsman Jacob Bethell is also fit to play following a knee injury sustained earlier this year. The squad includes uncapped wicketkeeper-batter Thomas Rew and opener Eddie Jack for the Twenty20 matches.

Squad composition for ODI series

The one-day international team starts on 13 November with four fast bowlers available. Captain Harry Brook leads a side that will play three matches before the group disperses. Wicketkeeper-batter Phil Salt has returned from a quad injury to feature in the tour.

Injuries affect other key players

Jos Buttler remains out while he recovers from hamstring surgery ahead of the World Cup. Fast bowler Saqib Mahmood is unavailable due to a knee injury that keeps him sidelined. The tour serves as preparation for next year's global championship in southern Africa.

4 outlets, different leads

  • The Guardian

    England fast-track teenage star Thomas Rew for Australia white-ball tour

  • Sky Sports

    Bethell and Archer return for England white-ball tour of Australia

  • Business Recorder

    Bethell returns as England name white-ball squads for Australia series

  • Dawn

    Archer and Bethell in England squad for Australia ODI series

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