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England recall Sam Curran to T20I squads for South Africa, Ireland series

Saturday, 06-Sep-2025, 03:27 AM
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The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) announcing changes to their squad have brought in Sam Curran for the T20Is against South Africa and Ireland, with opening batter Ben Duckett being rested for the three-match series against South Africa.

Seamer Matthew Potts has been released from the Ireland T20I squad to play in the concluding rounds of the County Championship. These T20Is are a pivotal opportunity to refine England’s combinations ahead of the 2026 T20 World Cup.

England updated squad for South Africa T20Is - Harry Brook (C), Rehan Ahmed, Jofra Archer, Tom Banton, Jacob Bethell, Jos Buttler, Brydon Carse, Sam Curran, Liam Dawson, Will Jacks, Saqib Mahmood, Jamie Overton, Adil Rashid, Phil Salt, Jamie Smith, Luke Wood

England updated squad for Ireland T20Is - Jacob Bethell (C), Rehan Ahmed, Sonny Baker, Tom Banton, Jos Buttler, Jordan Cox, Sam Curran, Liam Dawson, Tom Hartley, Will Jacks, Saqib Mahmood, Jamie Overton, Adil Rashid, Phil Salt, Luke Wood

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