England Recalls Mason Crane and Rests Jofra Archer for Pakistan Series
· Sports · BBC Sport, ESPNCricinfo
Leg-spinner Mason Crane has been recalled to the England squad for the upcoming one-day international tri-series in Pakistan, marking a potential return after eight years. The 29-year-old last played a Test match against Australia in Sydney in 2018 and joins a squad that includes returning players Sam Curran and Adil Rashid alongside uncapped pair James Coles and Henry Crocombe. Jofra Archer is rested for the series, while Jos Buttler remains sidelined with a hamstring injury and Jacob Bethell continues his recovery from knee surgery. Brydon Carse remains absent as he faces an investigation by the Cricket Regulator following an incident in Derby in August. The tri-series features England, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka playing each other twice before the top two teams advance to the final next month.
Why it matters
The squad selection shapes England's white-ball strategy and spin options ahead of the 50-over World Cup in southern Africa next year.
Read the original report — BBC Sport
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