England call up Crane and rest Archer for Pakistan series
Leg-spinner Mason Crane could play for England for the first time in eight years after being recalled for the one-day international tri-series in Pakistan. The 29-year-old won his only Test cap against Australia in Sydney in 2018 and is now given an opportunity in the series which also involves Sri Lanka next month. Crane, who […]
Mason Crane, the leg-spinner, has been called up to the England team for the first time in eight years following a recall for the one-day international tri-series in Pakistan. The 29-year-old previously earned his sole Test cap against Australia in Sydney in 2018 and now has a chance to represent England in the series, which also includes Sri Lanka next month.
Crane, who played two T20 internationals in 2017, may also strengthen his claim for the number one spinner position in Test cricket in England. Sam Curran and Adil Rashid are set to return after recovering from injuries, while uncapped players James Coles and Henry Crocombe have been included in the squad. However, Jos Buttler is absent due to a hamstring injury sustained last week, and Jacob Bethell is still recovering from knee surgery.
Brydon Carse, who is currently under investigation by the Cricket Regulator following an incident outside a nightclub in Derby in August, remains absent from the team. England's upcoming schedule consists of white-ball cricket until three Tests in South Africa in December, leading up to the 50-over World Cup in southern Africa next year.
The tri-series in Pakistan involves England, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka, with the top two teams advancing to the final. England will play three one-day internationals and five T20s in Australia in November. The coaching staff for the Pakistan series will consist of head coach Brendon McCullum, supported by Jeetan Patel, Mike Yardy, David Saker, and Carl Hopkinson.
Marcus Trescothick, who temporarily took charge of the Test team for the series against Pakistan during the home summer, will be absent. The coaching team, including fielding coach Sarah Taylor and fast-bowling coach Tim Southee, are not accompanying the squad to Pakistan. Trescothick, Taylor, and Southee are expected to be part of England's coaching team for other tours this winter.
The England squad for the tri-series in Pakistan includes Harry Brook (captain), Gus Atkinson, Sonny Baker, Tom Banton, James Coles, Jordan Cox, Mason Crane, Henry Crocombe, Sam Curran, Liam Dawson, Ben Duckett, Will Jacks, Jamie Overton, Adil Rashid, and Joe Root.
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