England has announced its squad for both the upcoming India tour and the ICC Champions Trophy, which will be hosted in Pakistan. Notably, Ben Stokes has been left out of the squad. England recently toured New Zealand and will now travel to India for a series. In early 2025, England will play a five-match T20 series and a three-match ODI series against India. The T20 series will begin on January 22 with a match at Eden Gardens in Kolkata.
England’s ODI squad for the India tour and ICC Champions Trophy:
- Jos Buttler (captain)
- Jofra Archer
- Gus Atkinson
- Jacob Bethell
- Harry Brook
- Brydon Carse
- Ben Duckett
- Jamie Overton
- Jamie Smith
- Liam Livingstone
- Adil Rashid
- Joe Root
- Saqib Mahmood
- Phil Salt
- Mark Wood
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England’s T20 squad for the India tour:
- Jos Buttler (captain)
- Rehan Ahmed
- Jofra Archer
- Gus Atkinson
- Jacob Bethell
- Harry Brook
- Brydon Carse
- Ben Duckett
- Jamie Overton
- Jamie Smith
- Liam Livingstone
- Adil Rashid
- Saqib Mahmood
- Phil Salt
- Mark Wood
The squads include a blend of experienced players and promising newcomers, with some key names missing, like Ben Stokes, who has been a pivotal figure for England in recent years. The team will be looking to build on their recent performances and challenge India in their own backyard ahead of the Champions Trophy. The inclusion of players like Jofra Archer, Harry Brook, and Liam Livingstone highlights England’s dynamic approach, while veterans such as Jos Buttler and Joe Root bring leadership and stability.
