Jofra Archer Returns to England Squad for First T20 Against Sri Lanka After Injury Layoff
Fast bowler Jofra Archer has been included in the England squad for the first T20 match against Sri Lanka as he returns from injury.
The 30-year-old Archer missed the final two Tests of the Ashes series, which England lost 4-1 due to a side strain, and was not named in the preliminary squad for the three-match T20 series.
He was expected to return for the T20 World Cup next month, but his name has been included in the playing XI for the first T20 match to be held in Kandy on Friday.
Opener Ben Duckett is out due to a bruised finger injury. Therefore, Jos Buttler will open for England in his record-equaling 401st match.
England has already won the ODI series by defeating Sri Lanka by 53 runs in the One Day International match held on Tuesday.
England Squad for the First T20:
Phil Salt, Jos Buttler (Wicketkeeper), Jacob Bethell, Tom Banton, Harry Brook (Captain), Sam Curran, Will Jacks, Jamie Overton, Liam Dawson, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid.
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