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England Exclude Bairstow and Moeen from Australia White-Ball Series Squad
England have decided to leave out Jonny Bairstow, Moeen Ali, and Chris Jordan from their squads for the upcoming white-ball series against Australia. All three players were recently involved in England’s T20 World Cup campaign, where they reached the semifinal but lost to India. Their exclusion from the squad has paved the way for five uncapped players in the T20I lineup, including Jordan Cox, Jacob Bethell, Dan Mousley, Josh Hull, and John Turner, all of whom have shown great promise in domestic cricket.
England’s regular white-ball captain, Jos Buttler, will make his return to action after fully recovering from the calf injury that sidelined him for the entire duration of The Hundred. Additionally, premier fast bowler Jofra Archer, whose workload was carefully managed during his time with Southern Brave, is expected to feature in his first ODI since March 2023. These additions bring strength and experience to England’s squad as they prepare to face Australia in the much-anticipated series.
| Player | Role | T20I Squad | ODI Squad |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jos Buttler (c) | Captain | Yes | Yes |
| Jofra Archer | Bowler | Yes | Yes |
| Jacob Bethell | Batsman | Yes | Yes |
| Brydon Carse | Bowler | Yes | Yes |
| Jordan Cox | Batsman | Yes | No |
| Sam Curran | All-rounder | Yes | No |
| Josh Hull | Bowler | Yes | Yes |
| Will Jacks | All-rounder | Yes | Yes |
| Liam Livingstone | All-rounder | Yes | No |
| Saqib Mahmood | Bowler | Yes | No |
| Dan Mousley | Batsman | Yes | No |
| Adil Rashid | Bowler | Yes | Yes |
| Phil Salt | Batsman | Yes | Yes |
| Reece Topley | Bowler | Yes | Yes |
| John Turner | Bowler | Yes | Yes |
| Gus Atkinson | Bowler | No | Yes |
| Harry Brook | Batsman | No | Yes |
| Ben Duckett | Batsman | No | Yes |
| Matthew Potts | Bowler | No | Yes |
| Jamie Smith | Batsman | No | Yes |
Cox’s inclusion in the squad is arguably the most anticipated, considering the wicket-keeper batter’s dynamic performance at the top of the order. His consistent success in England’s domestic white-ball competitions, including the T20 Blast and The Hundred, has solidified his reputation. Josh Hull, known for his left-arm angle and ability to generate bounce, adds an element of surprise to the team, while John Turner has earned praise for his speed and determination displayed during The Hundred.
Jacob Bethell and Dan Mousley are both versatile all-rounders, with their batting skills standing out. Their selection underscores England’s ongoing preference for multi-skilled players in short-format cricket.
Harry Brook, Matthew Potts, Gus Atkinson, and Jamie Smith, who are currently participating in the Test series against Sri Lanka, will only be available for the ODI matches. This is due to the T20I series against Australia commencing the day after the Test series concludes.
Mark Wood, who sustained a thigh injury during the first Test against Sri Lanka, and Ben Stokes, sidelined by a hamstring tear and missing the summer fixtures, were not considered for selection. Additionally, Joe Root has been given a rest from the ODI squad.
The upcoming series will begin with a three-match T20I contest starting on September 11, followed by five ODIs, which are crucial for preparing for the Champions Trophy. Marcus Trescothick will step in as interim coach for the series, following England’s decision to part ways with Matthew Mott.
