England declared a white-ball squad against South Africa and Ireland, RCB’s 21-year-old became the youngest captain
On Friday, August 15, England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) announced teams for the white-ball series against South Africa and Ireland. England will first play 3-3 matches ODIs and T20 series against South Africa, then Dublin will have three T20 matches against Ireland.
ODIs against South Africa will be held on September 2, 4 and 7, while T20 matches will be played on 10, 12 and 14 September. After this, the young team of England will go to Ireland, where there will be a three -match T20 series on September 17, 19 and 21.
Let us tell you that the biggest news in this announcement is RCB’s 21 -year -old all -rounder Jacob Bethel. He will become the youngest male international captain in England in the Ireland series in the absence of regular captain Harry Brook. According to ECB, Bethel has shown a great leadership quality while staying with the team and this series will be a great opportunity for him.
At the same time, Paer Sony Baker of Hampshire has got a place in the England team for the first time. He has performed well in England Lions, Vitality Blast and The Hundred.
There have also been many important changes in the team. Mark Wood is recovering from knee surgery, so he did not attend. Gus Atkinson has been rested. Young leg spinner Rehan Ahmed has returned and has returned to Phil Salat T20 team.
England will land against South Africa with full strength team, while most young players will play in the Ireland series.
England Squad:
ODI vs South Africa: Harry Brooke (Captain), Rehan Ahmed, Jofra Archer, Sony Baker, Tom Benton, Jacob Bethel, Jose Butler (WK), Brideon Cars, Ben Docket, Will Jacks, Saqib Mahmood, Jamie Overton, Adil Rashid, Joe Root, Jamie Smith (WK).
T20 vs south Africa: Harry Brooke (Captain), Rehan Ahmed, Jofra Archer, Tom Benton, Jacob Bethel, Jose Butler (WK), Bernic Cars, Liam Dawson, Ben Docket, Will Jacks, Saqib Mahmood, Jamie Overton, Adil Rashid, Phil Salt, Jamie Smith (WK), Luke Wood.
T20i vs ireland: Jacob Bethel (captain), Rehan Ahmed, Sony Baker, Tom Benton, Jose Butler (WK), Liam Dawson, Tom Hartley, Will Jacks, Saqib Mahmood, Jamie Overton, Matthew Pots, Adil Rashid, Phil Salat (WK), Luke Wood.
