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Recovering Archer in England Squad for T20 World Cup
- On Tuesday, England Cricket Board announced a provisional 16-man England men's T20 squad for the T20 World Cup 2026 hosted by India and Sri Lanka, with Harry Brook as captain.
- Amid concerns about recent form and workload management, selectors omitted Jamie Smith after his Ashes struggles and cited rest for the sub-continent tour.
- Uncapped fast bowler Josh Tongue earned a maiden T20I call-up after strong performances in Adelaide and Melbourne, finishing as top wicket-taker in the Hundred with 16 wickets in six games.
- Archer was included despite injury, with Brydon Carse named as his traveling understudy; Archer has a left side strain, and Carse will join the ODI and T20 squads for Sri Lanka.
- Placed in Group C, England face Bangladesh, West Indies, Italy and Nepal with a February 8 opener in Mumbai, while managing director Rob Key and head coach Brendon McCullum seek a strong World Cup to firm their positions.
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Batter Jamie Smith left out of England T20 World Cup squad but injured pacer Jofra Archer included
LONDON (AP) — Batter Jamie Smith was left out of England's provisional squad for the Twenty20 World Cup on Tuesday, but pacer Jofra Archer was included despite nursing a side strain.
Recovering Archer in England squad for T20 World Cup
LONDON, Dec 30 : England named fast bowler Jofra Archer in their provisional squad for the Twenty20 World Cup on Tuesday despite a side strain that prematurely ended his Ashes campaign in Australia earlier this month.The 15-member squad for the World Cup to be held in India and Sri Lanka from February 7 al
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