Chris Jordan is poised to make a triumphant return to the England T20I squad for the upcoming World Cup, set to be announced on Tuesday. The experienced all-rounder, who last played for England in 2023, will fill the void left by the injured Jamie Overton.
Jordan's recall is a testament to his versatility and recent batting prowess. Since the start of the 2023 Vitality Blast, he has averaged 30.05 and struck at 160.53 in T20 cricket. His ability to contribute valuable cameos with the bat, coupled with his exceptional fielding and death bowling skills, makes him a valuable asset to the team.
Ben Duckett, a left-handed batter, has also earned a spot as England's spare batter. Tom Hartley, an uncapped spinner, is expected to edge out Rehan Ahmed as the second frontline spinner behind Adil Rashid.
Jordan's inclusion comes at the expense of Chris Woakes, who has yet to feature for Punjab Kings in the IPL this season. Jofra Archer, despite his ongoing elbow injury, is also expected to be named in the provisional squad. The ECB hopes that the upcoming T20I series against Pakistan will provide Archer with a platform to return to international cricket ahead of the World Cup.
England's top four is likely to comprise Jos Buttler, Phil Salt, Will Jacks, and Jonny Bairstow, all of whom have impressed in the IPL. Buttler, Jacks, and Bairstow have all scored centuries for their respective franchises, while Salt has amassed three half-centuries in his first eight innings.
The provisional squad will be finalized after England's four-match T20I series against Pakistan, which begins on May 22. The World Cup is scheduled to take place in the Caribbean and the United States from June 28 to July 16.
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