England squad announced for Australia tour [Source: AFP]In the latest development, the ECB has revealed England’s white-ball squads for the upcoming away series against arch-rivals, Australia. The two 16-member squads feature all the big names, with Jacob Bethell making his return.Bethell sustained a knee injury during the home ODI series against India in July, and the southpaw missed the home white-ball series against Sri Lanka. Apart from Bethell, Jofra Archer, who was rested for the Pakistan tri-series, has also been picked for the Australia ODIs.England ODI and T20I squads for Australia tourEngland ODI squad: Harry Brook (C), Joe Root, Jofra Archer, Gus Atkinson, Sonny Baker, Tom Banton, Jacob Bethell, Jordan Cox, Henry Crocombe, Sam Curran, Liam Dawson, Ben Duckett, Will Jacks, Jamie Overton, Adil Rashid and Josh TongueEngland T20I squad: Will Jacks, Phil Salt, Jamie Overton, Adil Rashid, Tom Banton, Jacob Bethell, James Coles, Jordan Cox, Henry Crocombe, Sam Curran, Liam Dawson, Luke Wood, Aneurin Donald, Eddie Jack and Thomas RewArcher back in ODIs, rested for T20I matchesIn an interesting turn of events, Archer, who was not picked for the Pakistan tri-series, has also not been picked for the T20I leg of their Australian tour.After the Australia matches, England will travel to South Africa, and the team management wants Archer to stay fit for the all-important away Test series against the Proteas.ALSO READEngland Cricket Team Coaches, Support Staff In White Ball And Red BallHence, once the ODIs are concluded, Archer, alongside Gus Atkinson, Sonny Baker, and Josh Tongue will fly back home to get ready for the Tests.Phil Salt back, Buttler ruled outEngland has also received a big boost in the form of opener Phil Salt. The hard-hitting batter missed the Sri Lanka T20I series at home due to a quad injury, and he has been drafted into the team for the Australia T20Is.Meanwhile, Jos Buttler, who has been going through a purple patch as of late, has been ruled out of the tour. He will remain on the sidelines as he begins his rehabilitation following hamstring surgery.Moreover, the likes of Thomas Rew and James Coles, two promising players, have also been selected for the T20Is as England has shown trust in their youngsters for the all-important Australia tour.ALSO READAyush Mhatre Ruled Out For A Month With Hamstring Injury: Report
