Sam Curran Returns to England T20I Squad as Ben Duckett Steps Aside
The Sam Curran England T20I squad return has given the team a timely boost before the South Africa and Ireland series. The seam-bowling allrounder comes back after an impressive domestic campaign, while Ben Duckett steps away for a short break to recover form.
Sam Curran England T20I Comeback Boost
Sam Curran strengthens England’s T20I squad with both bat and ball. The allrounder smashed 603 runs at a strike rate of 154.21 and grabbed 33 wickets across the T20 Blast and The Hundred. His presence restores balance that England missed in recent matches. South Africa recently exposed the side’s reliance on part-time spinners Jacob Bethell and Will Jacks, which made Curran’s recall even more crucial.
Ben Duckett England Break Decision
Ben Duckett takes a week off after a poor run with the bat. He managed only 14 runs from 33 balls in the last ODI, showing his struggles. Although he scored 462 runs in the India Test series earlier this year, his recent form across formats dipped. England’s coaches chose recovery time, creating an opening at the top order. Jamie Smith and Phil Salt are likely to open against South Africa, with Tom Banton or Will Jacks as alternatives.
Matthew Potts and Squad Adjustments
Sam Curran’s England T20I recall came alongside other squad reshuffles. Matthew Potts withdrew from the Ireland games to play County Championship cricket for Durham and push for an Ashes spot. His move opens opportunities after Jamie Overton retired from red-ball cricket. England also added Jordan Cox for Ireland, while Sonny Baker and Tom Hartley step in for senior players.
England T20I Squad Updates
Harry Brook captains the South Africa series, supported by Jos Buttler, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, and Sam Curran. Ireland, meanwhile, will face a younger squad led by Jacob Bethell.
Updated England T20I Squads
vs South Africa: Harry Brook (capt), 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.
vs Ireland: Jordan Cox, Sonny Baker, Tom Hartley, Jacob Bethell (capt), Will Jacks, Phil Salt, Jos Buttler, Rehan Ahmed, Adil Rashid, Sam Curran, Liam Dawson, Luke Wood, Tom Banton, Saqib Mahmood.
