Jofra Archer will return to the England squad for the first time since March 2021 after being included in the squad for next month’s ODI series in South Africa.
Fast bowler Archer has been named in England’s 14-man squad for the three-match series against the Proteas, starting on Friday, January 27 in Bloemfontein.
Out for almost two years, Archer has been sidelined with injuries, including elbow problems and a stress fracture in his back.
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England men’s cricket managing director Rob Key welcomed fast bowler Jofra Archer’s return to action in the UAE last month, but added that he needs to get stronger before he can play at Test level
The right-hander is said to be recovering well from an elbow injury and could return to international cricket in South Africa next month.
The three-match series will be played over six days, with matches in Bloemfontein and Kimberley. The first leg starts on January 27, the second on January 29, both in Bloemfontein with the final on February 1 in Kimberley.
Image: Jofra Archer is set for an international return after playing for the English Lions in the UAE last month (Image: ECB)
However, new star Rehan Ahmed will not be participating in the tour. The 18-year-old leg-spinner made a stunning start to his international career when he became the youngest man in Test history to take five wickets on debut.
Image: New England star Rehan Ahmed has not been selected for the ODI tour of South Africa
Mark Wood and Joe Root have been rested, while impressive Yorkshire all-rounder Harry Brooke gets a first call-up to the ODI squad.
Brook scored three centuries in three Tests against Pakistan, amassing the most runs by an English player on tour to Pakistan.
Reece Topley has also been selected for the squad. The Surrey seamer missed the T20 World Cup due to an ankle injury picked up on the eve of the tournament but is recovering well and is on track to be fit for the three-match series.
Ben Duckett, who also impressed as an opener during the 3-0 Test series win in Pakistan, will also return to the ODI setup for the first time since 2016 with Jos Buttler captaining the side.
England Men’s ODI Squad:
Jos Buttler (Lancashire) Capt
Moeen Alli (Warwickshire)
Jofra Archer (Sussex)
Harry Brooke (Yorkshire)
Sam Curran (Surrey)
Ben Duckett (Nottinghamshire)
David Malan (Yorkshire)
Adil Rashid (Yorkshire)
Jason Roy (Surrey)
Phil Salt (Lancashire)
Ollie Stone (Nottinghamshire)
Reece Topley (Surrey)
David Willey (Northamptonshire)
Chris Woakes (Warwickshire)
Bodies:
First ODI: South Africa v England, Friday 27 January, Mangaung Oval, Bloemfontein (11:00 GMT, 13:00 local time).
Second ODI: South Africa v England, Sunday 29 January, Mangaung Oval Bloemfontein (8am GMT, 10am local time).
Third ODI: South Africa v England, Wednesday, February 1, The Oval, Kimberley (11:00 GMT, 1:00 PM local time).
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