England have announced their men's ODI and T20I squads for the upcoming white-ball tour of Australia, with Jacob Bethell returning after recovering from a knee injury. Captain Harry Brook will lead both sides as England continue their preparations for the next ODI World Cup.
The tour will feature three One Day Internationals followed by five T20 Internationals, beginning in November. The squad announcements also bring opportunities for emerging talent, with 18-year-old wicketkeeper-batter Thomas Rew earning his maiden international call-up.
Jacob Bethell Returns After Injury
Bethell is back in contention after a knee injury sustained during England's ODI series against India in July kept him out of subsequent international assignments.
His return strengthens England's batting and all-round options ahead of a busy winter schedule. Jofra Archer has also been included in the ODI squad after being rested for the tri-series in Pakistan.
England will look to use the Australian tour to build combinations, assess their available resources and prepare for future international challenges.
Thomas Rew Earns Maiden England Call-Up
One of the major talking points is the selection of Thomas Rew, the 18-year-old Somerset wicketkeeper-batter who has earned his first opportunity at international level.
Rew has impressed in domestic cricket and captained England's Young Lions to the Under-19 World Cup final earlier this year. He has been included in the T20I squad alongside fellow uncapped selection Eddie Jack, a fast bowler from Hampshire.
Henry Crocombe and James Coles are among the other young players receiving opportunities in England's white-ball setup.
The selections reflect England's intention to assess emerging talent while maintaining a competitive core for the tour.
Jos Buttler Remains Unavailable
Former England captain Jos Buttler has not been selected as he continues his rehabilitation following hamstring surgery.
Phil Salt returns to the T20I squad after recovering from a quad injury, while Luke Wood has also been recalled.
England have made adjustments to their T20I selection to accommodate the demands of a busy international calendar, including the upcoming Test tour of South Africa.
Brydon Carse has also been left out, with his disciplinary situation remaining unresolved, according to reports.
England's Australia Tour Schedule
England will begin the ODI series in Perth on November 13, followed by matches in Adelaide on November 15 and Hobart on November 18.
The five-match T20I series will start in Melbourne on November 21 and conclude in Canberra on December 2.
The tour will provide England with an opportunity to assess their depth across both formats. Bethell's return and Rew's maiden call-up are among the key developments as the team prepares for its Australian assignment.
England ODI Squad for Australia
Harry Brook (captain), Jofra Archer, Gus Atkinson, Sonny Baker, Tom Banton, Jacob Bethell, Jordan Cox, Henry Crocombe, Sam Curran, Liam Dawson, Ben Duckett, Will Jacks, Jamie Overton, Adil Rashid, Joe Root and Josh Tongue.
England T20I Squad for Australia
Harry Brook (captain), Tom Banton, Jacob Bethell, James Coles, Jordan Cox, Henry Crocombe, Sam Curran, Liam Dawson, Aneurin Donald, Eddie Jack, Will Jacks, Jamie Overton, Adil Rashid, Thomas Rew, Phil Salt and Luke Wood.
