The England cricket team have announced their squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup and the T20 series against Sri Lanka, naming Harry Brook as captain for both assignments.
Brook will lead a balanced squad that blends experience with emerging talent. The selection includes Jos Buttler, Rehan Ahmed, Tom Banton, Jacob Bethell, and Brydon Carse.
England’s selectors have also retained several established performers. The squad features Sam Curran, Liam Dawson, Ben Duckett, Will Jacks, James Overton, Adil Rashid, Phil Salt, Josh Tongue, and Luke Wood.
Bring it on! 🔥
Our provisional 15-strong squad for the Men's T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka 💪 pic.twitter.com/KFKGwOZC20
— England Cricket (@englandcricket) December 30, 2025Fast bowler Jofra Archer has been included exclusively for the T20 World Cup, with England opting to manage his workload ahead of the high-profile tournament.
The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup begins on February 7 and will be jointly hosted by India and Sri Lanka, featuring 20 teams. One of the most anticipated fixtures will see the Pakistan cricket team face the India cricket team on February 15 in Colombo.
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England will use the Sri Lanka tour as a key preparation phase, aiming to fine-tune their combinations and leadership under Brook ahead of the global showpiece.
