Summary
Jofra Archer is named in England's T20 World Cup squad despite recovering from an injury. England is set to play warm-up matches in Sri Lanka before the World Cup in February and March. Several players from the Ashes series are included in the team, which aims to compete strongly in the tournament.
Key Facts
- Jofra Archer is recovering from a side strain but joins England's T20 World Cup squad.
- The World Cup will be held in India and Sri Lanka from February to March.
- Jamie Smith and Jordan Cox were not chosen for the World Cup squad.
- Josh Tongue, who stood out in the Ashes, is included in the World Cup team.
- England will play three one-day internationals (ODIs) and three T20 matches in Sri Lanka as preparation.
- The World Cup squad includes players like Harry Brook, Joe Root, and Zak Crawley.
- England aims to qualify automatically for the 2027 50-over World Cup, currently ranked eighth.
- The squad has a mix of experience from players who recently competed in the Ashes series.
