Jordan Cox has been named in England’s squad for the upcoming Vitality IT20 series against Australia, set to begin next month.
The three-match Vitality IT20 series will kick off at the Utilita Bowl, Southampton, on 11 September 2024. Following this, England will play five Metro Bank ODIs, starting at Trent Bridge on 19 September.
This is Jordan’s second call-up to the England white-ball squad after being part of England Men’s IT20 squad which travelled to Pakistan in September 20222, although he did not feature.
England Men’s IT20 squad:
Jos Buttler (Lancashire) – Captain
Jofra Archer (Sussex)
Jacob Bethell (Warwickshire)
Brydon Carse (Durham)
Jordan Cox (Essex)
Sam Curran (Surrey)
Josh Hull (Leicestershire)
Will Jacks (Surrey)
Liam Livingstone (Lancashire)
Saqib Mahmood (Lancashire)
Dan Mousley (Warwickshire)
Adil Rashid (Yorkshire)
Phil Salt (Lancashire)
Reece Topley (Surrey)
John Turner (Hampshire)
Five uncapped players have been selected for the 15-strong IT20 squad: Jordan Cox, Warwickshire pair Jacob Bethell and Dan Mousley, Leicestershire seamer Josh Hull, and Hampshire fast bowler John Turner.
Durham’s Brydon Carse returns to the England senior squads after completing his three-month suspension from all cricket.
Vitality IT20 Series Schedule:
1st IT20: England v Australia, Wednesday 11 September 2024, Utilita Bowl (6:30pm start)
2nd IT20: England v Australia, Friday 13 September 2024, Sophia Gardens (6:30pm start)
3rd IT20: England v Australia, Sunday15 September 2024, Emirates Old Trafford (2:30pm start)
