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England Rest Archer, Recall Rashid and Curran for Pakistan Series

England have added two fit bowlers to their ODI squad for the October tri‑series against Pakistan and Sri Lanka after injuries ended their summer campaigns. All‑rounder Sam Curran and spinner Adil Rashid returned to the 16‑man side, while fast bowler Jofra Archer will be rested to manage workload. The squad also features three uncapped players – leg‑spinner Mason Crane, Sussex’s James Coles and Henry Crocombe – who could make their ODI debuts. Crane, who last appeared for England in 2018, has impressed for Glamorgan this summer and earned a recall after eight years out of international cricket. Curran’s comeback follows a groin operation that halted his summer, but he took three wickets in the final ODI against India, including Virat Kohli’s wicket. Rashid, who missed the ODI leg of the home T20 series with a hand injury, was part of England’s win over Sri Lanka in September and is now fit for overseas play. England’s captain Harry Brook will lead the side through six matches in Pakistan and Sri Lanka, with the series offering a chance to test the squad before the World Cup. The tri‑series will run from 18 to 31 October, with games at Rawalpindi and Lahore, and England will face each opponent twice.

· Sky Sports

The essential points

  1. 01Rashid and Curran return to England ODI squad after injuries, replacing Archer who will rest for workload management.
  2. 02Three uncapped players – Mason Crane, James Coles, Henry Crocombe – added to squad, giving fresh opportunities for debut in Pakistan series.
  3. 03Curran’s recent performance includes three wickets in the final ODI vs India, taking the high‑profile Virat Kohli.
  4. 04England will play six ODIs in Pakistan and Sri Lanka from 18‑31 October, testing squad before 2027 World Cup.
The full brief

England have added two fit bowlers to their ODI squad for the October tri‑series against Pakistan and Sri Lanka after injuries ended their summer campaigns. All‑rounder Sam Curran and spinner Adil Rashid returned to the 16‑man side, while fast bowler Jofra Archer will be rested to manage workload. The squad also features three uncapped players – leg‑spinner Mason Crane, Sussex’s James Coles and Henry Crocombe – who could make their ODI debuts.

Crane, who last appeared for England in 2018, has impressed for Glamorgan this summer and earned a recall after eight years out of international cricket. Curran’s comeback follows a groin operation that halted his summer, but he took three wickets in the final ODI against India, including Virat Kohli’s wicket. Rashid, who missed the ODI leg of the home T20 series with a hand injury, was part of England’s win over Sri Lanka in September and is now fit for overseas play.

England’s captain Harry Brook will lead the side through six matches in Pakistan and Sri Lanka, with the series offering a chance to test the squad before the World Cup. The tri‑series will run from 18 to 31 October, with games at Rawalpindi and Lahore, and England will face each opponent twice.