Boosting the squad’s experience are the returning duo of Sam Curran and Adil Rashid. Both players have been dealing with their own injury concerns in recent months, and their availability provides a massive boost to the bowling attack. Rashid’s mastery of leg-spin remains England’s most reliable middle-overs threat, while Curran’s ability to swing the new ball and contribute lower-order runs makes him an indispensable asset in the ODI format. Their presence will be vital in supporting a relatively young bowling group that includes the likes of Gus Atkinson and Josh Tongue.
However, one notable name missing from the roster is Brydon Carse. The fast bowler remains absent from selection as he continues to be the subject of an investigation by the Cricket Regulator. The investigation follows an incident outside a nightclub in Derby back in August. While Carse has been a regular feature in England’s plans when fit, the governing body has opted to keep him out of the international setup until the legal and regulatory processes have concluded.
England squad for tri-series in Pakistan: 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).
The upcoming tour of Pakistan is the first major hurdle in a packed winter schedule that sees England almost exclusively focused on white-ball cricket until December. The tri-series format will see England, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka face each other twice in a round-robin stage, with the top two teams progressing to a final. These matches are viewed as critical preparation for the 2025 World Cup, offering the players exposure to the heat and spinning conditions of the subcontinent—factors that are often mirrored in the venues of southern Africa where the global tournament will be held.
Immediately following the conclusion of the tri-series, the squad will travel to Australia in November for a high-profile series consisting of three ODIs and five T20 internationals. This relentless itinerary is designed to battle-harden the squad and finalize the tactical blueprints under the new coaching regime.
