Mason Crane Earns England Recall As Squad For Pakistan ODI Tri-Series Announced

Mason Crane has been handed the chance to play international cricket for the first time in eight years after being named in England’s 16-player squad for the upcoming ODI tri-series against Pakistan and Sri Lanka.

The Glamorgan leg-spinner is one of the standout inclusions as England continue preparations for next year’s 50-over World Cup, while Sam Curran and Adil Rashid return from injury. Sussex pair James Coles and Henry Crocombe are also included as they wait for their ODI debuts.

Harry Brook will once again captain England for the series, which begins later this month and will see the three nations compete across Rawalpindi and Lahore before the final at the Gaddafi Stadium on Saturday 31st October.

Crane Back in the England Picture Eight Years Later

Crane’s return is arguably the biggest talking point from the squad announcement. The 29-year-old has not represented England since making his only Test appearance against Australia in Sydney in January 2018, having also featured in two T20 internationals during 2017.

He is yet to make his ODI debut, but a strong domestic campaign with Glamorgan has now earned him another opportunity at international level. Crane took 34 County Championship wickets during the season and also contributed significantly with the bat, registering the first two first-class centuries of his career.

England Men’s National Selector Marcus North praised Crane’s performances when explaining his inclusion.

“Mason Crane has been performing consistently for Glamorgan across both formats during the summer. He’s an experienced, high-class leg-spinner who thoroughly deserves another opportunity at international level.”

The Pakistan series provides Crane with an immediate opportunity in conditions where spin could play an important role. With England continuing to assess their options across formats, his return to the international set-up will be closely watched during the coming weeks.

Rashid and Curran Return as Buttler Misses Out

There is further experience returning to the squad through Rashid and Curran, both of whom missed England’s recent ODI series victory over Sri Lanka because of injury.

Rashid was unavailable with a hand problem, while Curran has recovered from a groin injury. Their returns strengthen a squad which combines established international players such as Joe Root, Ben Duckett and Gus Atkinson with several players still looking to establish themselves at ODI level.

Jos Buttler will not travel after suffering a hamstring injury during the recent series against Sri Lanka, while Jacob Bethell continues his recovery following knee surgery.

Jofra Archer has also been left out of the squad, although his absence is part of England’s workload management rather than an injury. With a busy winter still to come, England are expected to carefully manage their leading fast bowlers before returning to Test cricket in South Africa in December.

Coles and Crocombe Given Another England Opportunity

James Coles and Henry Crocombe provide two of the younger selections in the 16-man group, with both Sussex players still waiting to make their senior international debuts.

Coles has already featured in England white-ball squads during the summer and offers another all-round option, while seamer Crocombe has also worked his way into the international set-up following his performances for Sussex.

Their selection continues England’s willingness to broaden the pool available to Brendon McCullum ahead of the 2027 World Cup, with the coming months providing several opportunities for players to strengthen their positions.

England Squad for Pakistan ODI Tri-Series

Harry Brook (Yorkshire, captain), Gus Atkinson (Surrey), Sonny Baker (Hampshire), Tom Banton (Somerset), James Coles (Sussex), Jordan Cox (Essex), Mason Crane (Glamorgan), Henry Crocombe (Sussex), Sam Curran (Surrey), Liam Dawson (Hampshire), Ben Duckett (Nottinghamshire), Will Jacks (Surrey), Jamie Overton (Surrey), Adil Rashid (Yorkshire), Joe Root (Yorkshire), Josh Tongue (Nottinghamshire).

England Continue World Cup Preparations

The Pakistan tri-series forms part of a lengthy run of white-ball cricket for England as attention increasingly turns towards the 2027 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup in southern Africa.

Each side will face the other twice during the competition, with the top two progressing to the final in Lahore. England begin their campaign against Pakistan in Rawalpindi on Tuesday 20th October before facing Sri Lanka at the same venue two days later.

The competition then moves to Lahore, where England meet Pakistan again on Sunday 25th October before their second game against Sri Lanka on Thursday 29th October. The final will take place on Saturday 31st October.

England will then travel to Australia for three ODIs and five T20 internationals in November before returning to Test action with a three-match series in South Africa in December.

With the World Cup now moving closer, the coming months provide McCullum and the England selectors with an important opportunity to settle on the core of the ODI squad while continuing to assess players capable of forcing their way into contention.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who has been recalled to the England ODI squad?

Glamorgan leg-spinner Mason Crane has returned to the England squad for the ODI tri-series against Pakistan and Sri Lanka. His previous England appearance came in the Sydney Test against Australia in January 2018.

Who will captain England in Pakistan?

Harry Brook will captain England during the ODI tri-series against Pakistan and Sri Lanka.

Why is Jos Buttler not in the England squad?

Buttler misses the tri-series after suffering a hamstring injury during England’s recent ODI series against Sri Lanka.

Why is Jofra Archer not travelling to Pakistan?

Archer has been rested as England manage his workload during a busy period of international cricket.

Which uncapped players are in England’s squad?

James Coles and Henry Crocombe are yet to make their senior England debuts. Mason Crane has previously played Test and T20 international cricket but remains uncapped in ODIs.

When does England play Pakistan in the tri-series?

England face Pakistan in Rawalpindi on Tuesday 20th October before meeting them again at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on Sunday 25th October.

Can I get England cricket hospitality for 2027?

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