England announce International T20 squad

21 Apr 2019 | International

England have announced their IT20 squad to face Pakistan in the only Vitality IT20 of the summer in Cardiff on Sunday, 5th May.

Eoin Morgan will captain the squad, which features Sussex fast bowler Jofra Archer who has been called up by England for the first time.

The 24-year-old, who was born in Barbados but has an English father and holds a British passport, completed a three-year qualification period on March 17.

Sam Billings and James Vince have also been added to the squad for the one-off IT20.

The selectors, in consultation with the England management team, have rested Moeen Ali, Jonny Bairstow, Jos Buttler and Ben Stokes for the Vitality IT20 against Pakistan. 

Commenting on the selection of the squad, National Selector Ed Smith, said: "The selection panel has been impressed with Jofra Archer’s performances in domestic and franchise cricket. He is a very talented and exciting cricketer.

“With regard to resting players, we are conscious of managing player workloads leading into such an important summer so that players are in the best possible condition for the World Cup."

England 14-man IT20 squad versus Pakistan:

Eoin Morgan (Middlesex) 
Jofra Archer (Sussex)
Sam Billings (Kent)
Tom Curran (Surrey)
Joe Denly (Kent) 
Chris Jordan (Sussex)
Alex Hales (Nottinghamshire)
Liam Plunkett (Surrey)
Adil Rashid (Yorkshire)
Joe Root (Yorkshire)
Jason Roy (Surrey)
James Vince (Hampshire)
David Willey (Yorkshire)
Mark Wood (Durham)

Tickets are still available for the IT20 and start at just £38 for adults. Secure your seats HERE

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