Sam Curran recalled, Ben Duckett rested as England make changes to T20I squads for South Africa and Ireland series

Sam Curran has been added to England squad for T20I series against South Africa and Ireland.

In a big development, England Cricket Team have made changes to their T20I squads for the home series against South Africa and the subsequent tour of Ireland. Following the three-match ODI series, which England have already lost, they will host the Rainbow Nation for three T20Is.

The hosts have rested out-of-form opener Ben Duckett and brought in all-rounder Sam Curran, who will also represent the Three Lions in the T20I series against Ireland. Moreover, England have also released Matthew Potts from the T20I squad for Ireland series, which will enable him to represent his county team Durham in the final rounds of the County Championship.

Notably, Curran has not played any international cricket for England this year. However, with good form in the T20 Blast and The Hundred has helped him make a comeback in the national side. On the other hand, Duckett, who managed just five and 14 runs in the first two ODIs of the ongoing series, has been rested for the T20I series.

In Duckett’s absence, Jamie Smith and Phil Salt might open for England in the T20I series against the Proteas.

England’s updated squads for T20I series against South Africa and Ireland

Updated England T20I squad vs South Africa: 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.

Updated England T20I squad vs Ireland: Jacob Bethell (captain), 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.

Following the three-match ODI series, which the hosts have already lost 0-2, they will host three T20Is from September 10. The second and third T20Is will be played on September 12 and 14 before they travel Dublin for three-match T20I series against Ireland, which will be played on September 17, 19 and 21.

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