After scintillating form in all formats this summer, Essex Cricket’s Jordan Cox has been called up to the England T20 Squad for their upcoming internationals against Ireland.
Cox, 24, has five T20I appearances to his name, having made his England T20 debut last year in Southampton against Australia, before also featuring against the West Indies.
The right-handed batter was recently named Player of the Tournament for the 2025 Hundred competition, helping his team secure the title for the third consecutive year, highlighted by impressive performances, including an unbeaten 86 off 29 balls.
Vitality IT20 Schedule v Ireland:
1st IT20: England v Ireland, Wednesday 17 September, Malahide CC, Dublin
2nd IT20: England v Ireland, Friday 19 September, Malahide CC, Dublin
3rd IT20: England v Ireland, Sunday 21 September, Malahide CC, Dublin
England Men’s IT20 Squad v Ireland
Jacob Bethell (Warwickshire) – Captain
Rehan Ahmed (Leicestershire)
Sonny Baker (Hampshire)
Tom Banton (Somerset)
Jos Buttler (Lancashire)
Jordan Cox (Essex)
Liam Dawson (Hampshire)
Tom Hartley (Lancashire)
Will Jacks (Surrey)
Saqib Mahmood (Lancashire)
Jamie Overton (Surrey)
Matthew Potts (Durham)
Adil Rashid (Yorkshire)
Phil Salt (Lancashire)
Luke Wood (Lancashire)
Warwickshire all-rounder Jacob Bethell has been named to captain England Men for the first time for the IT20 series against Ireland. The 21-year-old is set to become the youngest-ever England Men’s captain in an international match when he leads the team in Dublin.
Hampshire quick Sonny Baker has been called up to his first England Men squad after impressing in the winter with the England Lions and during the Vitality Blast and The Hundred.
The all-format Test players, aside from Bethell, have been rested for the IT20 series away to Ireland. Marcus Trescothick will also step in as Head Coach for that series.
England Men Selector, Luke Wright, said: “Jacob Bethell has impressed with his leadership qualities ever since he has been with the England squads and the series against Ireland will provide him with the opportunity to further develop those skills on the international stage.
Sonny is a player we have identified for a while and he was impressive during the England Lions tours last winter. He has carried that form into this season in white-ball cricket with Hampshire and Manchester Originals and deservedly gets his opportunity.”
Everyone at Essex Cricket would like to wish Jordan the very best!
