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Buttler, Archer Out of England ODI Squad for Pakistan Tri-Series; Three Uncapped Players In
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News18•01-10-2026, 19:37
Buttler, Archer Out of England ODI Squad for Pakistan Tri-Series; Three Uncapped Players In
- •Star wicketkeeper-batter Jos Buttler and fast bowler Jofra Archer will miss England's upcoming ODI tri-series in Pakistan.
- •Buttler is sidelined due to a hamstring injury sustained in the second ODI against Sri Lanka, while Archer has been rested to manage his workload.
- •The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) announced a 16-member squad, including three uncapped players: Mason Crane, James Coles, and Henry Crocombe.
- •Sam Curran and Adil Rashid return to the squad after recovering from groin and hand injuries, respectively, having missed the previous series against Sri Lanka.
- •ECB selector Marcus North stated the tri-series offers a valuable opportunity for the ODI squad to test themselves against quality opposition in different conditions.
Key Questions Answered
Jos Buttler is sidelined due to a hamstring injury he sustained while batting against Sri Lanka, whereas fast bowler Jofra Archer has been rested to manage his workload after a busy summer.
Adil Rashid has returned following a hand injury that sidelined him during the Sri Lanka series, and Sam Curran is back after recovering from a groin injury.
The ECB selected three uncapped players for the upcoming series: Glamorgan leg-spinner Mason Crane, alongside Sussex pair James Coles and Henry Crocombe.
