England Names Strong Squad for India Tour and Champions Trophy 2025
England has announced its squads for the upcoming white-ball tour of India and the ICC Men's Champions Trophy 2025, featuring a mix of experienced and talented players.
The 15-player ODI squad is led by Jos Buttler and includes the return of Joe Root, who has been recalled to the team after a year-long absence from white-ball cricket. Root will miss the T20Is in India in January but will join the ODI squad in February. The squad features eight players from the Test team, including Ben Duckett, Jamie Overton, and Stuart Broad. Adil Rashid has retained his place as England's premier spinner, with Rehan Ahmed included as his backup. The ODI squad also sees the return of pace bowlers Jofra Archer, Gus Atkinson, and Mark Wood, with Archer returning after an elbow injury. Archer's inclusion is a significant boost for England, as he is one of the team's leading fast bowlers. The squad will be led by Jos Buttler, with Liam Livingstone and Dawid Malan likely to form a strong middle order. Rehan Ahmed, the talented young spinner, has been included in the T20I squad, while Joe Root will miss the T20Is in India. The Omissions include Chris Woakes, Tom Curran, and David Willey, who have not made the cut due to injury or form. The squad departs for India on January 17, ahead of the first T20Is on January 22. The England ODI squad is as follows: Jos Buttler (captain), Joe Root, Phil Salt, Mark Wood, Saqib Mahmood, Adil Rashid, Liam Livingstone, Jamie Smith, Jamie Overton, Ben Duckett, Brydon Carse, Harry Brook, Jacob Bethell, Gus Atkinson, and Jofra Archer. The T20I squad, with the exception of Joe Root, includes Rehan Ahmed. This tour marks the beginning of a new chapter for England cricket, with Head Coach Brendon McCullum leading the team for the first time in India. The tour includes three ODIs, five IT20s, and the Champions Trophy, with the Champions Trophy schedule yet to be announced. With a strong squad at his disposal, Buttler will look to lead England to success in India, before the team's defense of the ICC Champions Trophy title in 2025 begins.
