ENGLAND T20I SQUAD

The England T20I squad operates with a clear philosophy that prioritizes technique, character, and the ability to handle short-pitched bowling at the international level. National selector Luke Wright emphasizes looking for players who possess a good enough technique to defend, but can also “put the pressure back on and hit the ball at the top of the bounce”. Character is deemed crucial, as talent alone “gets you so far but we have all seen lots of talented players get to the international level and crumble”. The selection process considers both domestic county cricket statistics, as exemplified by Essex seamer Sam Cook, and “gut feel” for raw talent like Jacob Bethell, Shoaib Bashir, and Josh Hull, particularly when there is a lack of options in certain areas, such as spin.

While the aggressive, entertaining, and sometimes “reckless” style of play is often referred to by the media as “Bazball” (a term the team dislikes), the core message to players is to “play your best game” and “be the best version of yourself”. The team aims for a balanced and dynamic squad through a blend of experienced players and emerging talent. Their strategy includes thorough preparation via targeted international tours, developing white-ball specific skills like aggressive batting, versatile bowling options, sharp fielding, power hitting, and effective death-over bowling. Data analytics and performance analysis are also used to optimize player selection and in-game decisions.

PLAYER NAME	ROLE	STYLE	JERSEY NO
Harry Brook (Captain)	Batter	Batting: Left-hand bat Bowling: Right arm Medium	88
Moeen Ali	Batter	Batting: Left-hand bat Bowling: Right-arm off-break	18
Harry Brook	Batter	Batting: Right-hand bat Bowling: Right arm Medium	88
Jos Buttler	Wicketkeeper	Batting: Right-hand bat Bowling: –	63
Sam Curran	Allrounder	Batting: Left-hand bat Bowling: Left arm Medium fast	58
Ben Duckett	Wicketkeeper	Batting: Left-hand bat Bowling: Right-arm off-break	17
Will Jacks	Batter	Batting: Right-hand bat Bowling: Right-arm off-break	9
Chris Jordan	Bowler	Batting: Right-hand bat Bowling: Right arm Fast medium	34
Liam Livingstone	Batter	Batting: Right-hand bat Bowling: Right arm Offbreak, Legbreak	23
Reece Topley	Bowler	Batting: Right-hand bat Bowling: Left arm Fast medium	38
Mark Wood	Bowler	Batting: Right-handed Bowling: Right-arm fast	33
Phill Salt	Wicket-keeper-batter	Batting: Right-handed Bowling: Right-arm off spin	61
Adil Rashid	Bowler	Batting: Right-arm leg break Bowling: Right-handed	95
Tom Hartley	Bowler	Batting: Left-Handed Bowling: Slow Left arm Orthodox	79
Jonathan Bairstow	Wicketkeeper Batter	Batting: Right-Hand Bat Bowling: Right Hand Bat	51
Jofra Archer	Bowler	Batting: Right-hand Bowling: Fast bowling	22
Jonny Bairstow	Wicketkeeper	Batting: Right Hand Bat Bowling: Right-Hand Bat	51
Phil Salt	Batter	Batting: Right-hand bat Bowling: Right arm off-break	61
Dawid Malan	Batter	Batting: Left-handed	29
Chris Woakes	Allrounder	Batting: Right-hand bat Bowling: Right arm Fast medium	19
Luke Wood	Bowler	Batting: Left-handed Bowling: Left-arm fast-medium	77
Mark Wood	Allrounder	Batting: Right hand Bat Bowling: Right arm Fast	33
Gus Atkinson	Bowler	Batting: Right-Handed Bowling: Right arm Fast medium	95
Rehan Ahmed	Allrounder	Batting: Right-handed Bowling: Right-arm leg break	53
Tymal Mills	Bowler	Batting: Right-handed Bowling: Left-arm fast	72
Brydon Carse	Allrounder	Batting: Right Handed Bowling: Right Arm Medium	–
Liam Dawson	Allrounder	Batting: Right hand Bat Bowling: Slow Left arm Orthodox	83
Matthew Potts	Bowler	Batting: Right hand Bat Bowling: Right arm Fast medium	–
Jamie Smith	Batter	Batting: Right hand Bat	–
Jacob Bethell	Batter	Batting: Left hand Bat Bowling: Slow Left arm Orthodox	–
Tom Banton	Batter	Batting: Right hand Bat	7
Dan Mousley	Batter	Batting: Left hand Bat Bowling: Right arm Offbreak	–
Saqib Mahmood	Bowler	Batting: Right hand Bat Bowling: Right arm Fast medium	–
Jamie Overton	Bowler	Batting: Right hand Bat Bowling: Right arm Fast	–
Jordan Cox	Wicketkeeper Batter	Batting: Right hand Bat	–
John Turner	Bowler	Batting: Right hand Bat Bowling: Right arm Fast medium	–

About England T20I Squad

Captain – Harry Brook
Head Coach – Brendon McCullum
Assistant Coach – Marcus Trescothick, Paul Collingwood, Jeetan Patel

History and Key Events

England’s Test cricket selection has been notably successful since Brendon McCullum and Ben Stokes took on roles as head coach and captain in 2022, respectively, with Luke Wright joining the player-picking panel as national selector in November 2022. While the immediate context of “Bazball” is primarily Test cricket, its underlying philosophy influences the broader approach to aggressive play.

Records and Achievements

• ICC T20 World Cup 2022 Victory: England were the champions of the ICC T20 World Cup in 2022, a team that included Harry Brook.

• Captaincy Change (2025): In April 2025, Harry Brook was named the new England men’s T20 and one-day international captain, succeeding Jos Buttler, who resigned after a disappointing Champions Trophy performance. Brook, previously vice-captain in both white-ball formats, brings an “excellent cricketing brain and a clear vision” to the role. His first series as captain was a home series against West Indies in May.

• England Tour of Ireland 2025: Ireland will host England for a three-match T20 International series in Malahide, Dublin, from September 17-21, 2025. This marks the first-ever T20I series between the two nations and their inaugural T20I meeting on Irish soil. For this specific series, Jacob Bethell is set to captain the England squad, making him the youngest ever men’s captain for England in T20Is.

• Previous Encounters with Ireland: England and Ireland have only played each other twice in the T20I format, both times at ICC T20 World Cup tournaments. The first match in 2010 resulted in a No Result, and Ireland won the second encounter by 5 runs (DLS method) at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022 in Melbourne.

• Recent Series Performance: Prior to the Ireland tour, England was in “high spirits” after a T20I series against South Africa where they “smashed past the 300-run mark for the first time in the format”, driven by a strong performance from Phil Salt.

• Upcoming Preparation: England has planned a significant white-ball tour to Sri Lanka in early 2026, featuring three ODIs and three T20Is, to acclimate to conditions expected at the co-hosted 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.

• Squad Changes: Scott Currie was called up to the England squad for the Ireland series as an injury replacement for fast bowler Saqib Mahmood, who required minor knee surgery. Matthew Potts was also released from the Ireland IT20 squad to play in the County Championship.

Records and Achievements

• ICC T20 World Cup Champions (2022): England secured the ICC T20 World Cup title in 2022.

• Highest Team Total: The team “smashed past the 300-run mark for the first time in the T20I format” during a series against South Africa, showcasing their aggressive batting prowess.

Famous Players

• Harry Brook (Yorkshire) – Appointed new T20 and ODI captain in April 2025, taking over from Jos Buttler. He is a key batter and was part of the 2022 T20 World Cup winning team.

Squad for England Tour of Ireland 2025:

• Jacob Bethell (Warwickshire) – Captain for the Ireland series, set to be England’s youngest ever men’s captain.

• Rehan Ahmed (Leicestershire)

• Sonny Baker (Hampshire) – Identified as a match-winner.

• Tom Banton (Somerset)

• Jos Buttler (Lancashire) – Former T20I captain, identified as a match-winner.

• Jordan Cox (Essex) – Player of the tournament in the 2025 Men’s Hundred.

• Scott Currie (Hampshire) – Called up as injury replacement for Saqib Mahmood.

• Liam Dawson (Hampshire) – Identified as a match-winner.

• Tom Hartley (Lancashire)

• Will Jacks (Surrey) – Identified as a match-winner, expected to secure a top-3 spot.

• Jamie Overton (Surrey)

• Adil Rashid (Yorkshire) – Key spinner and identified as a match-winner.

• Phil Salt (Lancashire) – Identified as a match-winner and known for blistering performances, including an IT20 century against South Africa.

• Luke Wood (Lancashire)

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